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The gods of Mexico

The gods of Mexico

Spence, Lewis

Hardcover

Religion General General World HistoryMexican History

ISBN10: 9390382785
ISBN13: 9789390382781
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 7 2020
Pages: 482
Weight: 1.79
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A luminous compendium of gods, rites and origin stories from the heart of ancient Mexico. It is vivid and scholarly. Lewis Spence's The Gods of Mexico assembles a substantial Mexican mythology collection and offers a lucid survey of indigenous legends of Mexico, ritual practice and belief. A landmark early 20th century nonfiction study, Spence blends evocative narrative with comparative mythology and the then-developing methods of cultural anthropology, tracing themes across pre-Columbian civilizations and illuminating aspects of ancient Mexican religion. Part mythography and part reference, the volume functions as a mythological studies book that marries storytelling and analysis, bringing folklore and gods into conversation with social context; readable for the general public yet rich enough to aid students of mythology. Spence's voice moves between storyteller and scholar, so passages of myth sit alongside interpretive commentary that anticipates later work in cultural anthropology Mexico and comparative religion. For readers assembling a Mexican mythology collection or seeking background on pre-Columbian worldviews, the book remains a provocative and instructive companion. Historically notable among Lewis Spence's works, The Gods of Mexico captures the tone and curiosities of its era while remaining a valuable resource for comparative inquiry and for those tracing the roots of modern mythography. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Accessible prose and thoughtful arrangement mean it appeals both to casual readers and to classic-literature collectors, and it still serves as an academic reference on Mexico for libraries and researchers interested in pre-Columbian civilizations and the wider field of comparative mythology. As a readable bridge between folklore and scholarship, this edition speaks to curious readers, students digging into primary myth-texts, and collectors who prize early studies that shaped the study of indigenous legends Mexico.

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