Aztec Myths & Tales: Epic Tales - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1804175897 ISBN 13 : 9781804175897

Editeur : Flame Tree Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

Delve into the great myths of the Mesoamerican powerhouse civilizations in this fine new addition to the gorgeous Flame Tree Epic tales series.

With a new Foreword by Anthony F. Aveni, this fascinating collection presents classic texts on the history, culture, gods, calendar, myths and tales of the Aztecs, Incas, Mayans and other Mesoamerican, Central American and Andean peoples, from migration legends to the origin myth of the Five Suns. Though the Olmecs (1250-200 BCE) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) were Mesoamerica's last dominant indigenous civilization and often the one that is thought about, without understanding the region's rich diversity. Like the other Mesoamerican cultures, Aztec gods and myths reflected a natural philosophy where ideas concerning life and death were linked symbolically to the earth, sky and sea in a grand cosmic scheme. Their religion was dominated by the tribal war god Huitzilopochtli, the rain/fertility god Tlaloc and the supreme deity Tezcatlipoca, the Lord of the Smoking Mirror. This collection brings together the stories and the history into a fine and collectable new volume in the Flame Tree Epic Tales series.

The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Anthony Aveni is the Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American Studies, Emeritus, at Colgate University. A founder of cultural astronomy, with research into ancient Aztec and Maya astronomical history, his books include Conversing With the Planets and Nasca: Eighth Wonder of the World.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Flame Tree Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1804175897
• ISBN 13: 9781804175897
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 432
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible