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The Ch’ol Maya who live in the western Mexican state of Chiapas are direct descendants of the Maya of the Classic period. Exploring their history and culture, contributors to this volume uncover clear continuity between contemporary Maya rituals and beliefs and their ancient counterparts.

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This pioneering, in-depth study of the Ch’ol Maya reveals the dynamism of a great indigenous people who have refused to abandon their cultural identity through centuries of repression and exploitation and have persisted until our own time. A must-read for every student of the Maya!" - Michael D. Coe, author of Breaking the Maya Code

"This pioneering, in-depth study of the Ch’ol Maya reveals the dynamism of a great indigenous people who have refused to abandon their cultural identity through centuries of repression and exploitation and have persisted until our own time. A must-read for every student of the Maya!" - Michael D. Coe, author of Breaking the Maya Code

The Chol Maya of Chiapas

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      Publisher University of Oklahoma Press
      Published 17 October 2023
      ISBN-13 9780806193076
      978-0806193076
      ISBN-10 0806193077
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Ch’ol Maya who live in the western Mexican state of Chiapas are direct descendants of the Maya of the Classic period. Exploring their history and culture, contributors to this volume uncover clear continuity between contemporary Maya rituals and beliefs and their ancient counterparts.

      Trade Review
      This pioneering, in-depth study of the Ch’ol Maya reveals the dynamism of a great indigenous people who have refused to abandon their cultural identity through centuries of repression and exploitation and have persisted until our own time. A must-read for every student of the Maya!" - Michael D. Coe, author of Breaking the Maya Code

      "This pioneering, in-depth study of the Ch’ol Maya reveals the dynamism of a great indigenous people who have refused to abandon their cultural identity through centuries of repression and exploitation and have persisted until our own time. A must-read for every student of the Maya!" - Michael D. Coe, author of Breaking the Maya Code

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