The Mythology of Mexico and Central America

by John Bierhorst

Paperback, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

398.2

Tags

Mexico and Central America, Indigenous Peoples, Mythology, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Huichol, Aztec Mythology, Quetzalcoatl, Moon, Sun, Bibliography

Genres

Collection

Gifts

Publication

Oxford University Press, U.S.A. (2002), 270 pages

Description

Discusses the mythology from Indians of various regions of Mexico and Central America, describing origins, comparing the similar tales, and presenting some of the myths themselves.

Subjects

Awards

CCBC Choices (1990)

Language

English

Original language

English

ISBN

0195146212 / 9780195146219

Local notes

SS

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