Popol Vuh: Maya Civilization's Creation Myth (Bengali Version)
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Popol Vuh: Maya Civilization's Creation Myth (Bengali Version)
Book Details
- Publisher: Abhijan Publishers
- Author: Sayan Deb Mukhopadhyay, Kombuden Shukhopadhyay
- Language: Bengali
- Cover: Hardcover
About the Book
Popol Vuh, the Creation Myth of the Maya Civilization, is a sacred text and a profound source of wisdom. Written in a narrative style, the book offers insight into the worldview of the Maya people, their gods, and the creation of the world. The Maya had a unique written language system, which was almost lost following the brutal Spanish conquest in 1519. The Spanish colonizers, after enslaving and massacring the Maya, destroyed their sacred texts, idols, and religious practices in an effort to convert them to Christianity. Despite the destruction, the Maya kept their ancient stories alive through oral tradition.
In the late 1600s, Spanish priests began teaching the Maya the Roman script, and the Maya scholars used this opportunity to transcribe their history and mythology. Popol Vuh was eventually written down in this new script, with Francisco Ximenez being one of the key figures in preserving the text. This Bengali translation of Popol Vuh brings this ancient and significant myth to modern readers, providing a glimpse into the soul of a civilization lost to history.
