02789cam a22003973u 4500 39914 UtSlPG 20260610133919.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21006651 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Saville, Marshall H. (Marshall Howard), 1867-1935 Reports on the Maya Indians of Yucatan Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Indian notes and monographs, Vol. IX, No. 3 Release date is 2012-06-04 Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Reports on the Maya Indians of Yucatan" by Antonio García Cubas et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work is part of a series dedicated to the study of American aborigines and examines various aspects of the Maya Indians of Yucatan, including their customs, superstitions, and religious beliefs. The accounts presented are based on historical observations and aim to provide a deeper understanding of the cultural practices and societal structures of the Maya people. The text presents a collection of reports, with the main piece authored by Santiago Mendez, describing the Maya Indians in 1861. Mendez outlines their daily lives, customs, and social behaviors, depicting them as largely indifferent to external influences and inclined toward traditional practices. The book also includes notes on the superstitions prevalent among the Maya from the 17th century and insights into their religious beliefs from the 16th century. The rich ethnographic detail casts light on the challenges faced by these communities, including the impacts of colonialism and the persistence of indigenous customs in the face of external pressures. Overall, the work is a crucial resource for understanding the historical and cultural context of the Maya Indians in Yucatan. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mayas Indians of Mexico -- Mexico -- Yucatán (State) García Cubas, Antonio, 1832-1912 Hernández, Francisco, 1517-1587 Mendez, Santiago, 1796-1872 Sánchez de Aguilar, Pedro, 1555-1648 Indian notes and monographs, Vol. IX, No. 3 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39914 80753 80753