The Popol Vuh Was the

question 60

Multiple Choice

The Popol Vuh was the

• A) most important of the Maya gods.
• B) largest Olmec ceremonial center.
• C) Maya creation myth.
• D) greatest Austronesian epic.
• E) Olmec law code.

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