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Program

Research Programs: Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent Scholars

Period of Performance

9/1/1976 - 6/30/1977

Funding Totals

$15,000.00 (approved)
$15,000.00 (awarded)

The Popl Vuh: Its Relations to Art of the Mayas

FAIN: FB-12832-76

Luis E. Baco
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez (Mayaguez, PR 00680-6475)

To study the Popol - Vuh, the tradition book of the Quiche Indians of Guatemala and relate passages of the book to Mayan art. Divided in two sections the book relates the origins of the universe and man, and stories of 2 mythical heroes.