Mexican and Central American mythology
Author | : Irene Nicholson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Indian mythology |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Irene Nicholson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Indian mythology |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Irene Nicholson |
Publisher | : Peter Bedrick Books |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : |
Discusses the religious beliefs and legends of the Mexican and Central American Indians in pre-Hispanic times.
Author | : John Bierhorst |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : |
In this expansive volume, John Bierhorst brings to light the gods and heroes of pre-Columbian times--and demonstrates that they are very much alive today. The book provides translations of twenty "basic myths," showing how these have influenced the artistic, literary, and political life of modern Mexico and Central America. Originally published in 1990, the text has been updated to reflect recent advances in Mesoamerican studies. In addition, a new Afterword describes how these native mythologies--since the late 1980s--have begun incorporating issues of international significance, including cultural pluralism, religious freedom, and environmentalism. Detailed maps show tribal locations and the distribution of key stories. Indian artworks illustrate the texts and samples of differing narrative styles add enrichment, as some of the world's purest and most powerful myths are made more accessible--and more meaningful--than ever before.
Author | : John Bierhorst |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Indian mythology |
ISBN | : 9780833501516 |
Author | : Hartley Burr Alexander |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 453 |
Release | : 2023-11-16 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
This edition presents a thorough and comprehensive study on the folklore and legends of the native inhabitants of Central and South America. The materials for the study of native traditions are striking and various, from the usual demoniac beliefs and animistic credulities, to elaborate formations such as the Aztec and Maya pantheons, or the enigmatic Peruvian dogma. The study also explores the mythology of Caribbean people, as well as the legends from Amazon, Brazil, and the tales from the far south of the continent. Webster's Dictionary from 1903-1908, then became professor of philosophy at the University of Nebraska.
Author | : Kay Almere Read |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2002-06-13 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0195149092 |
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.
Author | : Hartley Burr Alexander |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 618 |
Release | : 1920 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
Myths, legends, heroes, and gods from Native Americans in Central and South America.
Author | : Matt Clayton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 56 |
Release | : 2019-04-05 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781092782715 |
If you're looking for a captivating collection of Central American myths, then keep reading... Mexico and the Central American states are home to many indigenous peoples, each of whom speaks their own language and lives according to their own customs. These diverse peoples have rich storytelling cultures, passing down myths about gods and the work of creation, and about the humans who for good or ill interact with these otherworldly beings. The loving god Olocupinele creates the world of the Cuna of Panama, while the goddess Nakawe' destroys and then remakes the world of the Huichol of Mexico. In the story "Mother Scorpion Country," from the Miskito of Nicaragua, we learn that even the goddess of the land of the dead cannot break the bond of love between a husband and wife. The stories presented in this volume are but a small sample of the abundant variety of myths and legends from Mexico and Central America. Nevertheless, they give us important glimpses into the ways people from this part of the world see themselves, as humans trying to understand their place within a larger universe containing beings both seen and unseen, and as people doing their best to live ethical lives that respect their fellow humans and the other creatures that live alongside them. Central American Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Mexico and Central America invites you to go on a startling journey and discover the following myths: Olocupinele Creates the World (Dule/Cuna, Panama) Watakame' and the Great Flood (Wixáritari/Huichol, Mexico) Yomomuli and the Talking Tree (Yoeme/Yaqui, Mexico) How the Sea Was Made (Cabécar, Costa Rica) Mother Scorpion's Country (Miskito, Nicaragua) The Childhood of the Sun and the Moon (qne-a tnya-e/Chatino, Mexico) The Invisible Hunters (Miskito, Nicaragua) The King of the Peccaries (Bribri, Costa Rica) How Opossum Stole Fire (Mazatec, Mexico) Uncle Rabbit and Uncle Tiger (Nicaragua) And much, much more! So if you want a captivating collection of Central American myths, click the "add to cart" button!
Author | : Douglas Gifford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Indian mythology |
ISBN | : 9780872269156 |
Presents myths and legends from the Aztecs, Toltecs, Mayas, and Incas.
Author | : Matt Clayton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 2020-01-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781952191213 |
Mexico and the Central American states are home to many indigenous peoples, each of whom speaks their own language and lives according to their own customs. The loving god Olocupinele creates the world of the Cuna of Panama, while the goddess Nakawe' destroys and then remakes the world of the Huichol of Mexico.