Patron gods and patron lords: the semiotics of classic Maya community cults
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Baron, Joanne P., author
University Press of Colorado, publisher
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Baron demonstrates the central importance of patron deity cults in political relationships between both rulers and their subjects and different Maya kingdoms. Weaving together evidence from inscriptions, images, and artifacts.--Provided by publisher.
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Mayas -- Religion
Mayas -- Mythology
Mayas -- Politics and government
Mayas -- Guatemala -- Politics and government
Mayas -- Guatemala -- Religion
Semiotics -- Religious aspects