The Dark Star of Itza: The Story of a Pagan PrincessThe story of a Mayan princess who lived at the time the ancient city of Chichen Itza fell under Toltec rule. |
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... king . Of late Hol Chan had been opposing his will . After all he too , Chac Zib Chac , was of the high priesthood , and himself no mean scientist . The king ascended the broad staircase while a roar of acclaim arose that echoed across ...
... king . Of late Hol Chan had been opposing his will . After all he too , Chac Zib Chac , was of the high priesthood , and himself no mean scientist . The king ascended the broad staircase while a roar of acclaim arose that echoed across ...
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... king harshly . " There is an unfavorable position in the stars of your own horoscope , Highness , " asserted the high priest boldly . " At this period of the year the signs should not be disregarded . " Hol Chan looked keenly at the king ...
... king harshly . " There is an unfavorable position in the stars of your own horoscope , Highness , " asserted the high priest boldly . " At this period of the year the signs should not be disregarded . " Hol Chan looked keenly at the king ...
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... King of Chichen Itza straight in the eye . Itzam Pesh spoke in the king's ear . " The fellow is Toltecan , Highness . Know this , whatever he may say : It is said that the Toltec people come from far Mexico . He says he is a builder and ...
... King of Chichen Itza straight in the eye . Itzam Pesh spoke in the king's ear . " The fellow is Toltecan , Highness . Know this , whatever he may say : It is said that the Toltec people come from far Mexico . He says he is a builder and ...
Contents
The Star Readers | 38 |
The King Goes on a Journey | 52 |
Atala Quetzals Song | 76 |
Copyright | |
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Ah Puch altars ancient arch arms Atala Quetzal ball beautiful beneath Berkeley bowl bride CALIFORNIA LIBRARY carven cenote Chac Zib Chac Chac's Chan Chichen Itza Cocom corn crystal dark daughter dwell face father feast gods hands head headdress heart henequen high priest Hol Chan Hunac Ceel Itzam Pesh Itzamna jade jadeite jungle Khan king king's knew Kukulcan labored land light litter Lolish looked lord Itzcuat lord Pantemit maid maidens Mayan Mayapan Mayas monarch Nacon Nicté replied Nicté's eyes night nobles obsidian palace Pesh's pillars Poot Poot-Poot princess pyramid queen Kantol rain roof combs rope rose sacred sacrifice shouts side siege slaves smiled soldiers spear square staircase stars steps stone stood strange streets temple terrace Tlaloc Toltec Toltecan tribe of Itza UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Uxmal voice waited walls warriors of Itza watched women word Yucatan Zasil