ANTHR 4256 - Time and History in Ancient Mexico

(crosslisted) ARKEO 4256, LATA 4250, RELST 4256
(ALC-AS) (CA-AG, LA-AG) (EC-LASP)

Fall. 3 credits. Student option grading.

Co-meets with ANTHR 7250/ARKEO 7250/LATA 7250/RELST 7250.

J. Henderson.

An introduction to belief systems in ancient Mexico and Central America, emphasizing the blending of religion, astrology, myth, history, and prophecy. Interpreting text and image in pre-Columbian books and inscriptions is a major focus.