Baron, Joanne P., authorUniversity Press of Colorado, publisher2016-11-282016-11-282016http://hdl.handle.net/10217/178263Includes bibliographical references and index.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.The Classic Maya and Their Political System -- Words and Things: Semiotics and the Archaeological Record -- Semantics: Defining Patron Deities -- Pragmatics: Using Patron Deities -- Patron Deity Introduction at La Corona, Guatemala -- The Classic Maya Polity -- Appendix: Patron Deities of Classic Maya Sites.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Mayas -- ReligionMayas -- MythologyMayas -- Politics and governmentMayas -- Guatemala -- Politics and governmentMayas -- Guatemala -- ReligionSemiotics -- Religious aspectsTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.