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©2013 by the University of New Mexico Press All rights reserved. Published 2013 Printed in the United States of America 18 17 16 15 14 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Cook, Garrett W., 1947– Indigenous religion and cultural performance in the new Maya world / Garrett W. Cook and Thomas A. Offit; with a contribution from Rhonda Taube. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8263-5318-4 (cloth : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-0-8263-5319-1 (electronic) 1. Mayas—Guatemala—Momostenango—Religion. 2. Mayas—Guatemala— Momostenango—Rites and ceremonies. 3. Mayas—Guatemala—Momostenango— Social life and customs. 4. Festivals—Guatemala—Momostenango. 5. Shamanism—Guatemala—Momostenango. 6. Cofradías (Latin America)— Guatemala—Momostenango. 7. Momostenango (Guatemala)—Religious life and customs. 8. Momostenango (Guatemala)—Social life and customs. I. Offit, Thomas A., 1968– II. Taube, Rhonda. III. Title. F1465.1.M66C66 2013 299.7’842—dc23 2012042170 book design and composition: Catherine Leonardo Composed in 10.25/13.5 Minion Pro Regular Display type is Adobe Garamond Pro and Helvetica Neue LT Std ...

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