Pre-Columbian Landscapes of Creation and Origin, 2008
Coordonnateur : Staller John
Pre-Columbian Andean and Mesoamerican cultures have inspired a special fascination among historians, anthropologists, archaeologists, as well as the general public. As two of the earliest known and studied civilizations, their origin and creation mythologies hold a special interest. The existing and Pre-Columbian cultures from these regions are particularly known for having a strong connection with the natural landscape, and weaving it into their mythologies. A landscape approach to archaeology in these areas is uniquely useful shedding insight into their cultural beliefs, practices, and values. The ways in which these cultures imbued their landscape with symbolic significance influenced the settlement of the population, the construction of monuments, as well as their rituals and practices.
This edited volume combines research on Pre-Columbian cultures throughout Mesoamerica and South America, examining their constructed monuments and ritual practices. It explores the foundations of these cultures, through both the creation mythologies of ancient societies as well as the tangible results of those beliefs. It offers insight on specific case studies, combining evidence from the archaeological record with sacred texts and ethnohistoric accounts. The patterns developed throughout this work shed insight on the effect that perceived sacredness can have on the development of culture and society.
This comprehensive and much-needed work will be of interest to archaeologists and anthropologists focused on Pre-Columbian studies, as well as those in the fields of cultural or religious studies with a broader geographic focus.
Includes case studies of specific geographic areas to provide a comprehensive overview of the wider Mesoamerican region
Condenses and explains evidence from found objects, rock carvings, historical accounts, and sacred texts
Interdisciplinary scope relevant to archaeology, anthropology, art history, sociology, landscape and cultural studies
Date de parution : 09-2014
Ouvrage de 389 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
Prix indicatif 105,49 €
Ajouter au panierDate de parution : 04-2008
Ouvrage de 389 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
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Mots-clés :
Cultural Studies; John E Staller; Landscape Studies; Mesoamerica; Mythology; South America; mayans