Popul Voh PB

Popol Vuh is a cornerstone text of the Mayan world, telling the creation stories of the Quiché Maya and the rise of their lords in the Guatemalan highlands. Originally written in Mayan hieroglyphs and later transcribed into the Roman alphabet in the sixteenth century, it offers a vivid panorama of myth, cosmology, and culture. This edition presents Dennis Tedlock’s unabridged translation, celebrated for its clarity and accessibility, enhanced by new notes and commentary. In addition to newly translated passages, the edition includes newly deciphered hieroglyphs that deepen our understanding of the text’s roots in Mayan civilization, along with more than forty illustrations that illuminate the narrative and its imagery. Aimed at both scholars and general readers, the book foregrounds the ingenuity and imagination of the Mayan tradition while presenting a faithful and richly annotated English rendering.

This edition emphasizes the enduring relevance of the Popol Vuh as a document of cultural memory, language, and artistry, reflecting the deep connections between Mayan myth, history, and daily life.

• Dennis Tedlock's unabridged translation
• New notes and commentary included
• Newly deciphered hieroglyphs revealed
• Newly translated passages added
• Over forty new illustrations
• Paperback edition, 384 pages