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

Queen Moo's Talisman: The Fall of the Maya Empire is a historical book written by Alice Dixon Le Plongeon. The book tells the story of the Maya civilization and its eventual downfall. The story revolves around Queen Moo, the last ruler of the Maya empire, and her talisman, which was believed to hold great power. The author explores the cultural and religious beliefs of the Maya people and how they influenced their daily lives. The book also delves into the political tensions and conflicts that ultimately led to the collapse of the Maya empire. Through her research and writing, Le Plongeon provides a fascinating insight into the rich history of the Maya civilization and their legacy that still endures today.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.

Author: Alice Dixon Le Plongeon

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing

Publication Date: Feb 05, 1994

Number of Pages: 112 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1564594262

ISBN-13: 9781564594266