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Library ebook ISBN: 978-0-292-79583-9

Individual ebook ISBN: 978-0-292-77823-8

DOI: 10.7560/709997

Lucero, Lisa Joyce.

Water and ritual:the rise and fall of classic Maya rulers / Lisa J. Lucero.—1st ed.

   p.   cm.—(The Linda Schele series in Maya and pre-Columbian studies)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-292-70999-4 (cloth:alk. paper)

1. Mayas—Politics and government.   2. Mayas—Kings and rulers.   3. Mayas—Rites and ceremonies.   4. Water rights—Central America.   5. Water rights—Mexico.   6. Water—Religious aspects.   7. Central America—Economic conditions.   8. Mexico—Economic conditions.   I. Title.   II. Series.

F1435.3.P7L83   2006

305.897'42—dc22

2005028167