Throughout the Isthmus of Central America, the alligator was venerated as a god. The golden reptile of this superbly stylized pendant surely must come from the divine sphere. One can...
Throughout the Isthmus of Central America, the alligator was venerated as a god. The golden reptile of this superbly stylized pendant surely must come from the divine sphere. One can only imagine the place where such a creature might live--a swamp made of glittering emeralds and polished jade.