The Books Of Chilan Balam. (numismatic & Antiq. Soc. Of Phila.)

The Books of Chilan Balam are a series of sacred texts from the Yucatan peninsula in southeastern Mexico. Compiled by Mayan scribes in the 16th and 17th centuries, these manuscripts contain a wealth of historical, cosmological, and religious information about the ancient Maya. In this groundbreaking study, Daniel Garrison Brinton provides the first English translation of the Books of Chilan Balam, along with extensive commentary and analysis. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the ancient Maya and their culture.