POPOL VUH

One of the few Maya documents to survive the Spanish conquest, the "Popol Vuh" describes the creation of the Maya universe and of humans. It tells the tale of the Hero Twins, who defeated the gods of the underworld in a ball game, and details the legendary history of the Quiche Maya rulers until their imprisonment and torture by the Spanish. Here, vivid images and captivating text will fascinate children. 20 color illustrations.--