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Popol vuh, creation myth of the Maya

An animated videorecording which uses original images drawn by the Quiché Maya Indians in the seventh century on funerary pottery to illustrate the Popol vuh, which is the sacred book of the Maya and includes their creation story and birth of the hero twins.

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  • "Popul vuh: the creation myth of the Maya"
  • "Creation myth of the Maya"@en
  • "Creation myth of the Maya"

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  • "This much-honored animated film employs authentic imagery from ancient Maya ceramics to create a riveting depiction of the Popol Vuh, the Maya creation myth and the foundation of most Native American religious, philosophical, and ethical beliefs. The film introduces the Maya and relates the entire tale, beginning with the creation of the world and concluding with the victory of the Hero Twins over the evil lords of the Underworld. There are logical stopping places at quarter-hour intervals to facilitate viewing by younger students. Teacher's guide co-authored by filmmaker Patricia Amlin and Prof. James A. Fox, Stanford University."
  • "An animated videorecording which uses original images drawn by the Quiché Maya Indians in the seventh century on funerary pottery to illustrate the Popol vuh, which is the sacred book of the Maya and includes their creation story and birth of the hero twins."
  • "An animated videorecording which uses original images drawn by the Quiché Maya Indians in the seventh century on funerary pottery to illustrate the Popol vuh, which is the sacred book of the Maya and includes their creation story and birth of the hero twins."@en
  • "This much-honored animated film employs authentic imagery from ancient Maya ceramics to create a riveting depiction of the Popol Vuh, the Maya creation myth. Similar to the Biblical story of Genesis in its breadth, scope, and themes, the Popol Vuh is the origin of many myths and beliefs that spread throughout North America and formed the foundation of most Native American religious, philosophical, and ethical beliefs. The film introduces the Maya and relates the entire tale, beginning with the creation of the world and concluding with the victory of the Hero Twins over the evil lords of the Underworld. There are logical stopping places at quarter-hour intervals to facilitate viewing by younger students."
  • "An animated film which uses original images drawn by the Quiché Maya indians in the seventh century on funerary pottery to illustrate the Popol vuh, which is the sacred book of the Maya and includes their creation story and birth of the hero twins."
  • "An animated film which uses original images drawn by the Quiche Maya Indians in the seventh century on funerary pottery to illustrate the Popol vuh, which is the sacred book of the Maya and includes their creation story and birth of the hero twins."
  • "An animated film which uses original images drawn by the Quiché Maya Indians in the seventh century on funerary pottery to illustrate the Popol vuh, which is the sacred book of the Maya and includes their creation story and birth of the hero twins."@en
  • "An animated videorecording which uses original images drawn by the Quiche Maya Indians in the seventh century on funerary pottery to illustrate the Popol vuh, which is the sacred book of the Maya and includes their creation story and birth of the hero twins."@en
  • "Portrays the creation myth of the Quiché Maya of ancient Guatemala. Gives life to the mystic history and art of the Maya, using animated drawings taken directly from classic Maya pottery."

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  • "Folklore"
  • "animation"
  • "Legends"

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  • "Popol vuh the creation myth of the Maya"
  • "Popol vuh"
  • "Popol vuh, creation myth of the Maya"
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  • "Popol Vuh the Creation myth of the Maya"
  • "Popol vuh the creation myth of the Maya : a film"
  • "Popol vuh creation myth of the Maya"@en

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