An Ancient Quiche Ceremony

By Marion Hollenbach

Book Overview

An Ancient Quiche Ceremony by Marion Hollenbach is a book that explores the cultural and spiritual significance of the Quiche people, who are indigenous to Guatemala. The book delves into the history and traditions of the Quiche, including their language, mythology, and religious practices. One of the main focuses of the book is a detailed description of a traditional Quiche ceremony, which is performed to honor the gods and ancestors. The author provides a step-by-step account of the ceremony, including the preparation of offerings, the invocation of the gods, and the recitation of prayers and songs. Through this detailed description, readers gain an understanding of the complex and deeply spiritual nature of Quiche culture. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of the Quiche people and their traditions. Overall, An Ancient Quiche Ceremony is a fascinating exploration of an ancient and rich culture, and is a must-read for anyone interested in indigenous spirituality and traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163145696
• ISBN13: 9781163145692
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"