Mexican Mythology
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ISBN10: 1162908432
ISBN13: 9781162908434
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.21 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162908434
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.21 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Mexican Mythology is a comprehensive book that delves into the rich and fascinating world of Mexican mythology. Written by the renowned author and folklorist Lewis Spence, this book explores the myths, legends, and beliefs of the ancient civilizations that inhabited Mexico, including the Aztecs, Mayans, and Toltecs.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Mexican mythology. The first section provides an overview of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of Mexico, while the second section explores the creation myths and cosmology of these ancient civilizations.The third section of the book delves into the pantheon of Mexican gods and goddesses, including Quetzalcoatl, Tezcatlipoca, and Tlaloc. Spence provides detailed descriptions of each deity, their attributes, and their role in Mexican mythology.The fourth section of the book explores the myths and legends surrounding the Aztec empire, including the story of the god Huitzilopochtli and the founding of Tenochtitlan. The final section of the book provides an overview of the various rituals and ceremonies that were an integral part of Mexican religious life.Overall, Mexican Mythology is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the mythology and folklore of ancient Mexico. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating region.THIS 100 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Myths of Mexico and Peru, by Lewis Spence. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766145220.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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