Queen M'oo and the Egyptian sphinxРипол Классик, 1972 - 277 pages |
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... . From life . . Part of Facade of the Sanctuary at Uxmal. Cosmic symbol-s carved on the trunk of the Mastodon . P18. 158'. 159. 159 166 169 1'73 197 222 222 21.8 236 256 PREFACE. “ To accept any authority osfinat, rmd to dispense.
... . From life . . Part of Facade of the Sanctuary at Uxmal. Cosmic symbol-s carved on the trunk of the Mastodon . P18. 158'. 159. 159 166 169 1'73 197 222 222 21.8 236 256 PREFACE. “ To accept any authority osfinat, rmd to dispense.
Page xxiv
... symbols or the contents of said writings, I have translated verbatim the legend accompanying the image, in stucco, of a human sacrifice that adorned the frieze of the celebrated temple of Kabul at Izamal. This legend I have selected ...
... symbols or the contents of said writings, I have translated verbatim the legend accompanying the image, in stucco, of a human sacrifice that adorned the frieze of the celebrated temple of Kabul at Izamal. This legend I have selected ...
Page xxxvi
... symbols of the religion of their forefathers;1 imposing upon them strange idols, that they said were likenesses of the only true God and of his mother 2--an assertion that seemed most absurd to those worshippers of the sun, moon, and ...
... symbols of the religion of their forefathers;1 imposing upon them strange idols, that they said were likenesses of the only true God and of his mother 2--an assertion that seemed most absurd to those worshippers of the sun, moon, and ...
Page xxxviii
... symbols, transmitted to them orally by their fathers. This reserve may be the reason why some travellers, unable to obtain any information from the aborigines, have erroneously asserted that they have lost all traditionary lore; that ...
... symbols, transmitted to them orally by their fathers. This reserve may be the reason why some travellers, unable to obtain any information from the aborigines, have erroneously asserted that they have lost all traditionary lore; that ...
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... symbol of the southern continent. He represents the northern by this monogram that reads aac, “ turtle.” By this sign placed between the two others, he intends to convey to t e mind of his readers that the submerged places to which he ...
... symbol of the southern continent. He represents the northern by this monogram that reads aac, “ turtle.” By this sign placed between the two others, he intends to convey to t e mind of his readers that the submerged places to which he ...
Table des matières
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LXHI Javelin Head and Arrow Points found with the Charred | 159 |
Portrait of Queen M60 From a demirelief adorning | 166 |
Portrait of Bishop Lands second Bishop of Yucatan | 169 |
LXVHI Mezzorelievo in Stucco on the Frieze of the Temple | 197 |
Fresco Painting in the Funeral Chamber of Prince Cohs | 222 |
The Lord of the Yucatan Forests From life | 236 |
Part of Facade of the Sanctuary at Uxmal Cosmic | 256 |
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