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TitleExploring American Ruins
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication1902
AuthorsWolfe, Walter M.
MagazineThe Latter Day Saints' Millennial Star
Volume65
Issue Number11
Pagination161–164
Date Published12 March 1903
KeywordsAncient America – Mesoamerica; Archaeology; Ephod; Mythology; Native Americans – K'iche'; Native Americans – Maya
Abstract

This three-part series presents some legends and traditions of the Native Americans in association with ruins, especially of Central America. They seem to prove that the Book of Mormon is historically correct. Throughout the Americas, the Native Americans believed in a Messiah who came a long time ago and promised to return. The high priest of the Quiche Indians wore a breastplate with seven precious stones. It was a Urim and Thummim used to decide the innocence or guilt of those accused of crimes. It would reveal both past and future events. The second part discusses the traditions of the Maya, K'iche', and Kaqchikel.