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Mayan and Aztec Mythology

Author : Jim Ollhoff

Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 40,21 MB

Release : 2011-08-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1617840270

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Who is Itzamna? What is Xolotl? Why are myths so important in our lives? Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of Mayan and Aztec Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From the Aztec feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl to the Mayan rain god Chac, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct people's lives. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.



Aztec and Maya Myths

Author : Karl Taube

Publisher : University of Texas Press

Page : 84 pages

File Size : 30,57 MB

Release : 1993

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 9780292781306

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The myths of the Aztec and Maya derive from a shared Mesoamerican cultural tradition. This is very much a living tradition, and many of the motifs and gods mentioned in early sources are still evoked in the lore of contemporary Mexico and Guatemala. Professor Taube discusses the different sources for Aztec and Maya myths. The Aztec empire began less than 200 years before the Spanish conquest, and our knowledge of their mythology derives primarily from native colonial documents and manuscripts commissioned by the Spanish. The Maya mythology is far older, and our knowledge of it comes mainly from native manuscripts of the Classic period, over 600 years before the Spanish conquest. Drawing on these sources as well as nineteenth- and twentieth-century excavations and research, including the interpretation of the codices and the decipherment of Maya hieroglyphic writing, the author discusses, among other things, the Popol Vuh myths of the Maya, the flood myth of Northern Yucatan, and the Aztec creation myths.



Gods & Goddesses of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec Civilizations

Author : John Murphy

Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica

Page : 124 pages

File Size : 38,9 MB

Release : 2014-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1622753976

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Sharing many common beliefs, deities, and rituals, the religion of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca was rooted in both the earth and the sky, the rhythms of the seasons, and the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. Readers will meet rain and sun gods, corn gods and fertility gods, earth mothers who are both creators and destroyers, and even a feathered serpent. Lavish primary-source images of arts and artifacts are paired with text that is both information-packed and enthralling. Readers who enter this pantheon are in for an awe-inspiring cultural journey through the divine mysteries of time and space.



Mayan and Aztec Mythology

Author : Michael Schuman

Publisher : Enslow Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 36,99 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Aztec gods

ISBN : 9780766014091

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Book Description

Discusses various Mayan and Aztec myths, including creation stories and tales of principal gods and goddesses.



Maya and Aztec Mythology Rocks!

Author : Michael A. Schuman

Publisher : Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 48,12 MB

Release : 2012-09

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1464503702

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"Read about the creation of people according to the Popol Vuh, the origin of the sun, moon, world, music, and four other important myths"--Provided by publisher



Aztec Mythology: The Gods and Myths of Ancient Mexico

Author : Sebastian Berg

Publisher : Creek Ridge Publishing

Page : 80 pages

File Size : 27,35 MB

Release : 2021-08-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Discover the mythology of the Aztec civilization The Aztec civilization of Central Mexico consisted of several communities with distinct cultures and languages. The Nahuatl-speaking tribes were the most popular and celebrated rituals based on their own version of myths and stories. While the Mesoamerican cultures shared many stories, rituals, and myths with the Aztecs, they were recognized as a separate community. The Aztecs were believed to come from the regions around Lake Texcoco and the Anahuac Valley. These regions collectively form the modern Mexico City we know today.





Tales of the Plumed Serpent

Author : Diana Ferguson

Publisher :

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 47,4 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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"Fascinated by the history and cultures of three highly developed ancient societies--the Mayans, followed by the Aztecs in Mesoamerica and the Incas farther south--Ferguson examines their artifacts and those of the Spanish conquistadors, in relation to the traditions preserved today by their many descendants...Part anthropological study, part history and part folklore... distills a huge amount of information to present a clear, uncluttered and rich resource."--"Publishers Weekly." "Fun, inspiring, educational, and all in all, a great read."--"The New Times."



Mesoamerican Myths

Author : David West

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 49 pages

File Size : 48,46 MB

Release : 2006-01-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1435838505

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Book Description

Mesoamerica provides menacing serpents, superhuman gods, and heroic twins for this spellbinding title that covers myths from Aztec and Mayan cultures. These mesmerizing stories are bookended by front and back matter that introduce characters, explain Mesoamerican mythology, and provide information on other mythical figures whose stories are not told.



Mesoamerican Mythology

Author : Simon Lopez

Publisher :

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 32,55 MB

Release : 2019-04-11

Category :

ISBN : 9781093561234

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Do you know that the Mayans believed that the Earth was flat with four poles supporting the sky? Or that the Inca Emperors were thought to be the direct descendant of the sun god himself? The early Mesoamericans were a mysterious bunch. In this book we will dive deep into their world of Myths and captivating stories of the creation of the world, adventures of heroes and even love stories between goddess and mortal. Some of the stories in this book are: Classic Mayan Myths including: the Great Giants of the Earth the Defeat of the Great Crocodile the Origin of the Maize and People the Hummingbird Suitor and More Fascinating Incan Myths including: Myth of Creation the Flooding of the New World the Shepherd and the daughter of the Sun the Rod of Gold and more Captivating Aztec Myths including: Origin of Heaven and Earth the Birth of Huitzilopochtli the Restoration of the Sky and Earth the Creation of the Fifth Sun and more Get this book and indulge yourself in the fascinating world of the Ancient Mesoamerican Mythology today!