Reports on the Maya Indians of Yucatan by Antonio García Cubas et al.
"Reports on the Maya Indians of Yucatan" by Antonio García Cubas et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work is part of a series dedicated to the study of American aborigines and examines various aspects of the Maya Indians of Yucatan, including their customs, superstitions, and religious beliefs. The accounts presented are based on historical observations and aim to provide a deeper understanding of the culturalpractices and societal structures of the Maya people. The text presents a collection of reports, with the main piece authored by Santiago Mendez, describing the Maya Indians in 1861. Mendez outlines their daily lives, customs, and social behaviors, depicting them as largely indifferent to external influences and inclined toward traditional practices. The book also includes notes on the superstitions prevalent among the Maya from the 17th century and insights into their religious beliefs from the 16th century. The rich ethnographic detail casts light on the challenges faced by these communities, including the impacts of colonialism and the persistence of indigenous customs in the face of external pressures. Overall, the work is a crucial resource for understanding the historical and cultural context of the Maya Indians in Yucatan. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Saville, Marshall H. (Marshall Howard), 1867-1935 |
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| Author | García Cubas, Antonio, 1832-1912 |
| Author | Hernández, Francisco, 1517-1587 |
| Author | Mendez, Santiago, 1796-1872 |
| Author | Sánchez de Aguilar, Pedro, 1555-1648 |
| LoC No. | 21006651 |
| Title | Reports on the Maya Indians of Yucatan |
| Series Title | Indian notes and monographs, Vol. IX, No. 3 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Mayas |
| Subject | Indians of Mexico -- Mexico -- Yucatán (State) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39914 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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