L

Lamacazton (Little Priests). Lowest order of the Aztec priesthood, [116]

Landa, Bishop. And the Maya alphabet, [161];
discovers the Maya numeral system, [165]

“Lands of the Sun.” Name given to Inca territories, [308]

Language. Mexican or Nahuan, [42]–43, [342];
Mayan, [161], [342];
Peruvian, [342]

Le Plongeon, Dr. Augustus. His theories as to the Maya, [239];
and the Maya hieroglyphs, [239];
his story of Queen Móo, [239]–247

Leguicano, Mancio Serra de. And the golden plate from the Coricancha, [262]

Liyobaa. Village near Mitla; mentioned by Father Burgoa, [204]

Lizana, Father. And the prophecy of Chilan Balam, [8]

Llama. Importance of, among the Incas, [268]