Mirroring the Sky: A Postclassic K’iche-Maya Cosmology

Valbuena, Jose A. Fernandez; Jorge L. Snachez and Melinda A. Goelz (illustrations by). Mirroring the Sky: A Postclassic K’iche-Maya Cosmology. Lancaster: Labyrinthos, 1996. First edition. Large Quarto. 97pp. Printed blue wrappers with black lettering on front cover and spine, illustrated back cover. The publication is a holistic examination of the post-classical cosmology of the K’iche Maya people, through the lens of social-cultural, ecological and historical factors. Constellations, astronomical tools and data calculations are discussed in detail, bringing the scientific and observational astronomy aspects into focus. Illustrated throughout with star charts, constellations, and b&w reproductions of diagrams, illustrations and maps of archaeological sites, petroglyphs and temples relating to the subject. Index of constellation names in multiple languages, and detailed bibliography are at the back. Wrappers and interior in near fine condition. near fine. Softcover. (40882) $45