The offerings of the Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan

The excavation and interpretation of the offerings in the center of Mexico city, 1519-1978 -- The Templo Mayor project and the excavation of offerings, 1978-1991 -- The offerings and ritual ceremonies -- The framework of the offerings -- The symbolism of the Templo Mayor -- General characteristics o...

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Main Author: López Luján, Leonardo 1964- (Author)
Contributors: Ortiz de Montellano, Bernard 1938- (Translator) ; Ortiz de Montellano, Thelma (Translator)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Albuquerque University of New Mexico Press [2005]
In:Year: 2005
Reviews:[Rezension von: Lujan, Leonardo Lopez, The Offerings of the Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan] (2006) (Anderson, Wayne)
Edition:Revised edition
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Tempelanlage Tenochtitlán / Victim (Religion) / Votive offerings / Findings
Further subjects:B Excavations Archaeology Mexico Mexico City
B Aztecs Antiquities
B Mexico City (Mexico) Antiquities
B Aztecs Religion
B Aztec mythology
B Templo Mayor Mexico City, Mexico
B Excavations (archaeology) Mexico Mexico City
B Templo Mayor (Mexico City, Mexico)
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Summary:The excavation and interpretation of the offerings in the center of Mexico city, 1519-1978 -- The Templo Mayor project and the excavation of offerings, 1978-1991 -- The offerings and ritual ceremonies -- The framework of the offerings -- The symbolism of the Templo Mayor -- General characteristics of the Templo Mayor offerings -- The general taxonomy of the Templo Mayor offerings -- Approach to the meaning of the offerings -- Epilogue.
Item Description:Translation and revision of: Las ofrendas del Templo Mayor de Tenochtitlan. - Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0826329586