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Lady Of Palenque : Flower of Bacal, Mesoamerica, A.D. 749 (Royal Diaries)
Lady Of Palenque Flower of Bacal Mesoamerica AD 749 - Royal Diaries Author:Anna Kirwan A political marriage is arranged between the thirty-three-year-old king of Xukpip and Princess Green Jay, the thirteen-year-old daughter of the king of Lakamha. The two are paired because of similar horoscopes -- and Green Jay possesses skills that will be valuable to her husband-to-be: She can read and write. Author Anna Kirwan relates fascinat... more »ing aspects of ancient Mayan culture as she shares the young princess's physical and emotional state from the betrothal, with its distressing rituals, through her arduous journey to a foreign land and people, and a husband who is a complete stranger.« less