War owl falling: innovation, creativity, and culture change in ancient maya society
Auteur :
Eberl, Markus
Éditeur :
University Press of Florida
ISBN :
9780813080802
Date de publication :
18 mars 2025
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,6 x 1,8 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
An archaeological exploration of the role of creativity and invention in the ancient Maya civilization. Markus Eberl discusses the ways eighth-century Maya (and Maya commoners in particular) reinvented objects and signs that were associated with nobility, including scepters, ceramic vessels, ballgame equipment, and the symbol of the owl.