The Illustrated Popol Vuh
AJ CARMICHAEL
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Step into the heart of Mesoamerican myth and legend with The Illustrated Popol Vuh, a vivid retelling of the sacred narrative of the K'iche' Maya. Known as the "Book of the People," the Popol Vuh...
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Digital Voice Madison G
Legends of Antiquity
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Step into the heart of Mesoamerican myth and legend with The Illustrated Popol Vuh, a vivid retelling of the sacred narrative of the K'iche' Maya. Known as the "Book of the People," the Popol Vuh preserves the ancient stories of creation, the heroic deeds of the Hero Twins, and the timeless struggles between gods, humans, and the forces of nature. This edition brings the text to life through stunning illustrations that capture the rich symbolism, dramatic encounters, and cosmic visions of Maya cosmology. From the birth of the world and the shaping of the first humans to the underworld trials of Hunahpu and Xbalanque, every tale is rendered with both scholarly respect and artistic imagination. Accessible and visually striking, The Illustrated Popol Vuh is more than a mythological text—it is a gateway into one of humanity's great epics. Perfect for history enthusiasts, mythology lovers, and readers fascinated by ancient civilizations, this volume invites you to rediscover the beauty, wisdom, and mystery of the Maya world. Duration - 7h 18m. Author - AJ Carmichael. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Thursday, 30 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 AJ CARMICHAEL ©.
Language:
English
Part I – The Popol Vuh
Duration:00:53:35
Part II – The Hero Twins & the Defeat of Vucub Caquix
Duration:00:20:55
Part III – Journey to Xibalba
Duration:00:51:18
Part IV – Genealogies & Dynastic History
Duration:00:20:49
Part V – Commentary, Analysis, and Context
Duration:00:00:05
Chapter 1 – The Quiché Worldview and the Meaning of the Popol Vuh
Duration:00:21:58
Chapter 2 – Creation and Cosmology
Duration:00:20:23
Chapter 3 – The Makers, Modelers, and the Divine Pair
Duration:00:24:01
Chapter 4 – The Hero Twins: Hunahpú and Xbalanqué
Duration:00:25:03
Chapter 5 – The Lords of Xibalba and the Trials of the Underworld
Duration:00:36:49
Chapter 6 – Genealogy and Kingship in the Popol Vuh
Duration:00:05:07
Chapter 7 – Myth and Archaeology of the Maya World
Duration:00:28:34
Chapter 8 – Comparative Mythology
Duration:00:47:45
Chapter 10 – The Popol Vuh in Performance
Duration:00:24:25
Chapter 11 – The Language of the Quiché Maya
Duration:00:25:44
Chapter 12 – Legacy and Modern Resonance
Duration:00:31:58