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The Iconography Of The Teotihuacan Tlaloc
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Author : Esther Pasztory
language : en
Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks
Release Date : 1974
The Iconography Of The Teotihuacan Tlaloc written by Esther Pasztory and has been published by Dumbarton Oaks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Art categories.
Tlaloc
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Author : Ernest Novato
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-09-14
Tlaloc written by Ernest Novato and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-14 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading Gilgamesh, Hercules, Aeneas, and Lancelot are instantly recognized as mythological heroes in the West, evoking visions of Persian monsters, ghastly labors, and the founding and glorification of cities, but the name Quetzalcoatl is as mysterious as its spelling. Even those who have come across his name when learning about the history of Mesoamerica - particularly the Aztec and the god's role in the Spanish conquest of their empire - are often unaware that the Mesoamerican deity has tales that equal any of those in the repertoire of the mythological figures mentioned above, and the tale of his transmission into modern times is no less fascinating. As archaeologists quickly learned, there are numerous temples dedicated to gods all across Mesoamerica, from the Olmec and Toltec to the Aztec and Maya. Furthermore, thousands of people still gather in the ruins of Mesoamerican cities, even as researchers learn more about the civilizations that continue to generate interest among modern societies. Gods and myths reflect the societies that created them. The lustrous Garden of Eden was dreamed up by those for whom such verdant plenty could only be magical when compared with their usually arid environment. Peoples who endured harsh winters sang of eternal hearth fires and those who were threatened by dangerous animals told stories of humans who could tame them. Of course, these deities also often reflected the nuanced difficulties their creators experienced in their daily lives, and this is the case with the Aztec god Tlaloc. As the great scholar of Mesoamerican history and religion Kay Almere Read put it, "Rain and water deities constitute perhaps the largest, one of the oldest, most pervasive and complex group of gods and goddesses in Mesoamerica." The Valley of Mexico is the central elevated basin that contains Mexico City at its heart today. Surrounded by mountains and volcanoes, the Valley's lowest point is actually some 2200 meters above sea level and just like the plains of Mesopotamia or the Nile Delta, it is one of humanity's great birthplaces of civilization. Inhabited for over 12,000 years, it was the home to such creative cultures as the Teotihuacan, the Toltec, and the Aztec. These cultures built vast empires and colored them with sophisticated art and architecture, which is invaluable for scholars who study the groups today, and symbols of Tlaloc have been pervasive across their ruins. One of the reasons for the prevalence of Tlaloc in the Valley of Mexico is that in the semi-arid climate, water was a powerful daily symbol. Although there were no naturally occurring water connections to the sea, the high altitude of the mountains and volcanoes that surrounded it caught the rain water well and formed five important lakes: Xochimilco, Xaltocan, Zumpango, Chalco and Texcoco. As the largest, Texcoco was where the Aztecs eventually built their capital city Tenochtitlan. Since this was not a desert culture, their god Tlaloc was not just a reflection of an opposite extreme they desired; instead, he was a complex god that reflected the duality of water as both a boon and a force for destruction. From his home in Tlalocan, Tlaloc was able to send good and bad waters to the people of the Valley of Mexico and beyond. He was the lord of the chthonic powers of Mexico even as far south as the Maya, who called him Chaac and connected him with warfare and agriculture much the same way the Aztec did. The Aztec tell the story of Tlaloc blessing their rise to regional dominance by sending a famine to the Toltec, and his duality of good waters vs. bad waters was a product of the largely two-season system in Mexico. Tlaloc: The History of the Aztec God of Rain and Giver of Life examines the origins of the deity and his place in the pantheon of gods.
The Story Of Tlaloc
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Author : Desirae Ridep
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-04-19
The Story Of Tlaloc written by Desirae Ridep and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-19 with categories.
The god called Tlaloc (or "Storm God"), widely identified as the god of rain and storm is known to be a great "traveling" deity: his iconography and/or the attributes associated with him is found in a number of images created outside the metropolis, in very distinct contexts. Gilgamesh, Hercules, Aeneas, and Lancelot are instantly recognized as mythological heroes in the West, evoking visions of Persian monsters, ghastly labors, and the founding and glorification of cities, but the name Quetzalcoatl is as mysterious as its spelling. Even those who have come across his name when learning about the history of Mesoamerica-particularly the Aztec and the god's role in the Spanish conquest of their empire are often unaware that the Mesoamerican deity has tales that equal any of those in the repertoire of the mythological figures mentioned above, and the tale of his transmission into modern times is no less fascinating.
Who Was Tlaloc
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Author : Cecelia F. Klein
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Who Was Tlaloc written by Cecelia F. Klein and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Aztecs categories.
In The Shadow Of Tlaloc
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Author : Gregory G. Reck
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
In The Shadow Of Tlaloc written by Gregory G. Reck and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Social Science categories.
The remote Mexican village of Jonotla lies in the shadow of the rock of Tlaloc, named for the ancient god of rain whose spirit has dwelt among its inhabitants for centuries. In the mid-1960s the twentieth century finally came to the fifteen hundred villagers of Jonotla -- in the form of roads, cars, buses, electricity, and a more competitive form of life. In this moving account Reck sets out to document what effect these changes have had on the villagers. This study is part of the universal drama that is inevitably played out wherever and whenever the past and the future meet in sudden conflict. -- Publisher description.
The History Of The Aztec God
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Author : Wilfred Szeto
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-04-17
The History Of The Aztec God written by Wilfred Szeto and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-17 with categories.
The god called Tlaloc (or "Storm God"), widely identified as the god of rain and storm is known to be a great "traveling" deity: his iconography and/or the attributes associated with him is found in a number of images created outside the metropolis, in very distinct contexts. Gilgamesh, Hercules, Aeneas, and Lancelot are instantly recognized as mythological heroes in the West, evoking visions of Persian monsters, ghastly labors, and the founding and glorification of cities, but the name Quetzalcoatl is as mysterious as its spelling. Even those who have come across his name when learning about the history of Mesoamerica-particularly the Aztec and the god's role in the Spanish conquest of their empire are often unaware that the Mesoamerican deity has tales that equal any of those in the repertoire of the mythological figures mentioned above, and the tale of his transmission into modern times is no less fascinating.
Rise Of Tlaloc
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Author : Jean-Jacques Reibel
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-04-24
Rise Of Tlaloc written by Jean-Jacques Reibel and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-24 with Fiction categories.
In the depths of an ancient Mayan jungle, James, a young village leader, faces a daunting challenge: to confront the fearsome Aztec god of rain, Tlaloc. Driven by a legacy of harsh divine demands that have plagued his people for generations, James ventures into mystical landscapes rife with supernatural perils. As he navigates haunted ruins and encounters enigmatic creatures, James seeks to uncover ancient secrets that might sway the gods. With the ominous rise of the blood moon, his quest grows ever more perilous, pushing him towards a historic confrontation that could alter the destiny of his people.
Eating Landscape
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Author : Philip P. Arnold
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Eating Landscape written by Philip P. Arnold and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
How do people meaningfully occupy the land? In sixteenth-century Mexico, Aztec and Spanish understandings of land formed the basis of their cultural identities. Their distinctive conceptions of land also established the traumatic character of cultural contract. Filling a gap in the coverage of Aztec cosmology, Eating Landscape brings hermeneutics to archaeology and linguistic analysis in new ways that will be of interest to historians of religion and archaeologists alike.
Tlaloc
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Tlaloc written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with London (England) categories.
The Emergence Of The Maya Tlaloc
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Author : Amanda Toyie Groff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
The Emergence Of The Maya Tlaloc written by Amanda Toyie Groff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
Iconography has the capability to memorialize and guarantee one's place in history; iconography can also provide powerful insight into human culture, and explore social and cultural values in a visual manner. Iconography can incorporate information about group identities, allegiances, religious affiliations, propaganda, and acceptance within both modern and ancient societies. By studying a specific iconographic figure, the Central Mexican god Tlaloc, as a visual representation of a belief or identity, we can glean a greater understanding of the cultural transmission of iconographic symbols. The substantial use of this icon, in both Central Mexico and the Maya region, reveals iconography as capable of being catalogued and traced over space and time to interpret meaning. With these goals in mind, this research project focuses on the iconographic representations of the Central Mexican god Tlaloc in the Maya region. It was during the Early Classic Period (A.D. 250-550) that Tlaloc transcended the boundaries of Central Mexico and was adopted into Maya ideology. During the Late Classic Period (A.D.550-900), a 'Maya Tlaloc' was established and used to express ideologies depicting warfare and ritual activity. The adoption of Tlaloc imagery among the ancient Maya ultimately holds significant value to understanding Maya ideology and religion as well as facilitates an understanding of wide-scale interactions with Central Mexico.
