Mythology of the American Nations: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Gods, Heroes, Spirits and Sacred Places, Rituals and Ancient Beliefs of the ... Indian, Inuit, Aztec, Inca and Maya Nations - Couverture souple

Molyneaux, Brian

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ISBN 10 : 0857236709 ISBN 13 : 9780857236708

Editeur : Southwater, 2017

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

From the earliest times, people have told stories of allpowerful gods and goddesses, mighty spirits and fabulous creatures to explain the mysteries of life. This book explores the rich diversity of these legendary themes within North America, Mesoamerica and South America. An instantly accessible A-to-Z format provides concise, easy-to-locate entries on more than 900 key characters, enabling the reader to discover who is who in the mythology of the Americas. This book is a rich source of information for learning about and understanding the myths and religions of the indigenous inhabitants of the American continents.

Biographie de l'auteur :

David M. Jones obtained a PhD in the Archaeology of the Americas at the University of London, Institute of Archaeology. He has written many articles for the Macmillan Dictionary of Art. Brian L. Molyneaux specializes in the human use of the landscape, art and ideology. His research includes many years in northern Canada, recording and studying Algonkian rock art.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Southwater
• Date d'édition: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0857236709
• ISBN 13: 9780857236708
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256