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Queen Moo's Talisman: The Fall of the Maya Empire

Queen Moo's Talisman: The Fall of the Maya Empire

Le Plongeon, Alice Dixon

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ISBN10: 1169694373
ISBN13: 9781169694378
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 102
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Queen Moo's Talisman: The Fall of the Maya Empire is a historical book written by Alice Dixon Le Plongeon. It is a detailed account of the ancient Maya civilization and their eventual downfall. The book focuses on the story of Queen Moo, a powerful Maya ruler who is said to have possessed a magical talisman that was believed to bring prosperity and power to her people.The author explores the rich history of the Maya people and their achievements in various fields such as art, architecture, astronomy, and mathematics. She also delves into the complex religious beliefs and practices of the Maya, including their worship of various gods and goddesses.Le Plongeon provides a fascinating insight into the political and social structures of the Maya society, and how they were impacted by external factors such as war and trade. The book also sheds light on the role of women in Maya society, with Queen Moo being a prime example of a powerful female leader.Ultimately, the book explores the reasons behind the fall of the Maya empire, with the author arguing that it was a combination of factors such as environmental degradation, disease, and internal conflicts that led to their downfall.Overall, Queen Moo's Talisman is a compelling and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of the Maya civilization and their eventual demise.In this book are the religious ideas of the Mayas, their belief in the Supreme Intelligence; in the immortality of the soul, and in succesive lives on earth before returning to the great Source whence all emanate; their rites and ceremonies as gathered from traditions of the natives, the fresco paintings, and the books of ancient Maya authors. Also is a list of the Maya names and their meanings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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