Stories by author "Allison G. Faith": 3
Frederick Catherwood At Palenque
A middle aged man drenched in sweat and overcome by exhaustion stands amidst the heat of the jungle. Swatting at mosquitos and never losing focus, he is determined to finish what he started. With the help of his camera lucida and his attention to…
The Great Goddess of Teotihuacan
Arms open wide, reaching down to her people below, she is adorned with a beautiful headdress and jewelry. Her purpose is unclear, but her beauty is apparent. Appearing in multiple murals throughout Teotihuacan and the surrounding areas, perhaps she…
Spearthrower Owl - Teotihuacan
Warrior, outsider, ruler, and legend. These are a few of the words used to describe the infamous “Spearthrower Owl.”
The Spearthrower Owl or “Atlatl Cauac” is the name of a figure that appears in Maya inscriptions throughout Mesoamerica (364-439…