Votan, The Culture-Hero of the Mayas

Title

Votan, The Culture-Hero of the Mayas

Magazine

Juvenile Instructor

Publication Type

Magazine Article

Year of Publication

1879

Authors

Ottinger, G.M. (Primary)

Pagination

57-58

Date Published

1 March 1879

Volume

14

Issue Number

5

Abstract

Points out “remarkable” similarities between the Book of Mormon and the Popol Vuh, relating it to the Nephites, Mulekites, Jaredites, and various geographical locations from Book of Mormon. Compares the river Sid to the Rio Usumasinta and Zarahemla to the ruins of Palenque.

Subject Keywords

Native Americans - Maya
Ancient America – Mesoamerica
Ancient America - Mesoamerica

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