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Book Synopsis Aztec and Maya Myths by : Karl Taube
Download or read book Aztec and Maya Myths written by Karl Taube and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The Complete Illustrated History of the Aztec and Maya by : Charles Phillips
Download or read book The Complete Illustrated History of the Aztec and Maya written by Charles Phillips and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2015-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging reference book covers almost 3000 years, offering enthralling insights into the art and architecture, myths and legends, and everyday life of Mesoamerica. Stories of sun-gods and blood sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries filled with gold have fascinated many generations. The World Heritage sites of historic Mexico City and Tenochtitlan, Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Tikal and Monte Alban are examined in detail. This unrivalled volume is not only a perfect introduction to the history of these lost civilizations, but also a stunning visual record of a unique period that has helped to shape our world.
Book Synopsis Gods & Goddesses of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec Civilizations by : John Murphy
Download or read book Gods & Goddesses of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec Civilizations written by John Murphy and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Tales of the Plumed Serpent by : Diana Ferguson
Download or read book Tales of the Plumed Serpent written by Diana Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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."
Book Synopsis Mythology of the Aztecs and Maya by : David M. Jones
Download or read book Mythology of the Aztecs and Maya written by David M. Jones and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating exploration of the mythologies of the Aztecs and the Mayas.
Book Synopsis Mythology of Aztec and Maya by : David Jones
Download or read book Mythology of Aztec and Maya written by David Jones and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible A-to-Z format provides concise, easy-to-locate entries on more than 350 key characters and religious sites. Aimed at readers of all ages, this book is a comprehensive, exciting and rich source of information on the beliefs and traditions of the people of Mesoamerica.
Book Synopsis Mesoamerican Mythology by : Kay Almere Read
Download or read book Mesoamerican Mythology written by Kay Almere Read and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002-06-13 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with scores of drawings and halftone photos, this guidebook to the mythology of Mexico and Central America focuses mainly on Mexican Highland and Maya areas, due to their importance in Mesoamerican history.
Book Synopsis The Mythology of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas by : Lewis Spence
Download or read book The Mythology of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas written by Lewis Spence and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mythology of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas is a detailed study on the history and mythology of ancient Aztecs and Incas, providing valuable information to allow understanding into the background of Latin American heritage. The book includes tales of the myths of creations, legends of numerous Mesoamerican Gods, such as Quetzalcoatl, Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli, and many other interesting folk tales of the ancient tribes of Mexico and Peru.
Book Synopsis Mesoamerican Mythology by : Matt Clayton
Download or read book Mesoamerican Mythology written by Matt Clayton and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-19 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes four captivating manuscripts: Maya Mythology Aztec Mythology Inca Mythology Central American Mythology
Book Synopsis The Mythology of the Aztec & Maya by : Charles Phillips
Download or read book The Mythology of the Aztec & Maya written by Charles Phillips and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the gods and goddesses, spirits and demons, myths and legends of Mexico and Central America.
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aztec & Maya by : Charles Phillips
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aztec & Maya written by Charles Phillips and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of ancient Mesoamerica, the Olmecs, Maya, Toltecs and Aztecs, with 500 sumptuous images
Book Synopsis Maya and Aztec Mythology Rocks! by : Michael A. Schuman
Download or read book Maya and Aztec Mythology Rocks! written by Michael A. Schuman and published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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
Book Synopsis The Lost History of Aztec and Maya by : Charles Phillips
Download or read book The Lost History of Aztec and Maya written by Charles Phillips and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly accessible and authoritative popular history of Mesoamerica and its ancient peoples, fully illustrated with over 500 photographs.
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aztec & Maya by : Charles Phillips
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aztec & Maya written by Charles Phillips and published by Hermes House. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REFERENCE WORKS. This book offers an examination of the history, myths and legends of the peoples of Mesoamerica spanning almost 3000 years. Stories of sun-gods and blood sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries of gold raided by the Spaniards have enthralled generations of readers. Architectural and cultural achievements range from the temple-pyramids and stone carvings of the Olmecs to the cities, trading networks and religious societies and systems of the Aztecs and Maya. This book contains startling revelations about the ancient peoples of Central America, including histories of the lands they conquered, the cities they built and the world they developed.
Download or read book Ancient Mexico written by Maria Longhena and published by . This book was released on 2006-02-09 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Late in the 15th century the discovery of the New World revealed to the Europeans the existence of peoples and cultures whose forms of artistic and intellectual expression were totally different to their own but of immense appeal. While at that time the white Conquistadores had no interest in and were perhaps incapable of appreciating and respecting this cultural heritage, for some considerable time now the so-called "pre-Columbian civilisations" have been rediscovered and archaeologists are attempting to reconstruct their marvellous cultural mosaic, the roots of which lie in an historical substrata predating the Christian era by some thousands of years. The aim of this book is to trace the development of some of the civilisations that emerged in the Mesoamerican region and gave rise to surprisingly advanced and sophisticated cities. The Olmecs, Maya, Aztecs and other less well known groups have in fact left extraordinary evidence of their passing in the form of great architectural complexes, monumental sculptures, ceramics, jewellery and surprising written records that have only recently given up their secrets. This volume also intends to underline the importance of the so-called minor cultures that have until now been unknown to the public at large but which nonetheless contributed to the economic and cultural development of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. The work is characterised by a dual scientific and generalist approach to provide all readers with in-depth information - that is both stimulating and comprehensible - concerning a world that is still far from contemporary models. Concise but exhaustive captions, comprehensive iconographical references, numerous colour plates, line drawings and black and white maps complement the text and contextualise the cultural parallels and ideologies of the various civilisations in question within the chronological sequence in the most reliable and attractive manner possible.
Book Synopsis Gods of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas by : Timothy Roland Roberts
Download or read book Gods of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas written by Timothy Roland Roberts and published by MetroBooks (NY). This book was released on 1996 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a brief overview of these cultures, their customs, religion, gods, heroes, and legends.
Book Synopsis Gods of Sun and Sacrifice by : Tony Allan
Download or read book Gods of Sun and Sacrifice written by Tony Allan and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Cortes and his battle-weary Spanish soldiers first gazed on the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan in 1519, they viewed the amazing culmination of 3,000 years of continuous cultural development. Aztec and Maya cities, temples, and palaces were in some ways like those found in Mesopotamia and Egypt: civilizations that had developed in isolation, free of outside influences. Here are the legends and stories of these two unique, ancient cultures.
