Aztec Maya Gods Goddesses

Author : John Murphy
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781622753970

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Gods & Goddesses of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec Civilizations by John Murphy Pdf

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.

Author : Clara Bezanilla
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105126864037

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Aztec & Maya Gods & Goddesses by Clara Bezanilla Pdf

Originally published: London: British Museum Press, 2006.

Author : Clara Bezanilla
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1606060082

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A Pocket Dictionary of Aztec and Mayan Gods and Goddesses by Clara Bezanilla Pdf

Originally published: London: British Museum Press, 2006.

Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617588990

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Mayan and Aztec Mythology by Jim Ollhoff Pdf

Who is Itzamna? What is Xolotl? Why are myths so important in our lives? Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of Mayan and Aztec Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From the Aztec feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl to the Mayan rain god Chac, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct people's lives. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Sebastian Berg
Publisher : Creek Ridge Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Maya Mythology: Myths and Folklore of the Mayan Civilization by Sebastian Berg Pdf

The Mayan people were natural storytellers, and their imagination knew no bounds. They took the traditional Mesoamerican versions of creation and the gods of the universe and molded them into their own, adding and shaping their unique version of mythology and folktales. This left us with a significant pantheon of gods and goddesses, each with a memorable and captivating story. The Mayans had an image of the universe and their place in it, and they told stories of gods and heroes that rival Greek Mythology.

Author : Timothy Roland Roberts
Publisher : MetroBooks (NY)
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000055368389

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Gods of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas by Timothy Roland Roberts Pdf

Presents a brief overview of these cultures, their customs, religion, gods, heroes, and legends.

Author : Karl Taube
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 029278130X

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Aztec and Maya Myths by Karl Taube Pdf

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.

Author : Simon Lopez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1093561238

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Mesoamerican Mythology by Simon Lopez Pdf

Do you know that the Mayans believed that the Earth was flat with four poles supporting the sky? Or that the Inca Emperors were thought to be the direct descendant of the sun god himself? The early Mesoamericans were a mysterious bunch. In this book we will dive deep into their world of Myths and captivating stories of the creation of the world, adventures of heroes and even love stories between goddess and mortal. Some of the stories in this book are: Classic Mayan Myths including: the Great Giants of the Earth the Defeat of the Great Crocodile the Origin of the Maize and People the Hummingbird Suitor and More Fascinating Incan Myths including: Myth of Creation the Flooding of the New World the Shepherd and the daughter of the Sun the Rod of Gold and more Captivating Aztec Myths including: Origin of Heaven and Earth the Birth of Huitzilopochtli the Restoration of the Sky and Earth the Creation of the Fifth Sun and more Get this book and indulge yourself in the fascinating world of the Ancient Mesoamerican Mythology today!

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780486845005

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The Popol Vuh by Lewis Spence Pdf

Transcribed from Mayan hieroglyphs, the Popol Vuh relates the mythology and history of the Kiché people of Central America. There is no document of greater importance to the study of pre-Columbian mythology.

Author : Kay Almere Read,Jason J. Gonzalez
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780195149098

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Mesoamerican Mythology by Kay Almere Read,Jason J. Gonzalez Pdf

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 : Karl A. Taube
Publisher : Dumbarton Oaks
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : 0884022048

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The Major Gods of Ancient Yucatan by Karl A. Taube Pdf

Author : Stephen Currie
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781420509502

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Mayan Mythology by Stephen Currie Pdf

Author Stephen Currie provides readers with an intriguing look at the mythology of the Mayan culture. He explains how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented in its treasured stories. Topics covered include creation stories, myths of culture heroes such as the Hero Twins, and tales of the gods of maize, rain, and wind, as well as the malevolent spirits of the underworld, Xilbaba. This volume has a map of the Mayan civilization, a genealogy grid for the Hero Twins, a table of major characters with name pronunciations and brief descriptions, a glossary, sidebars, fact boxes, a bibliography of sources for further study, and a subject index.

Author : Michael Schuman
Publisher : Enslow Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1429418311

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Mayan and Aztec Mythology by Michael Schuman Pdf

Discusses various Mayan and Aztec myths, including creation stories and tales of principal gods and goddesses.

Author : Bernard Hayes
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 198330056X

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Mayan Mythology by Bernard Hayes Pdf

This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Mayan people worshiped, and within the pages you will find more information about: - Background facts about the Mayan culture, such as art, foods and traditions. - An elaborate explanation about the Mayan calendar and the prediction of the end of the world. - The dramatic myths behind the Mayan gods and goddesses. - Interesting facts about the Mayan pyramids and their structure. - The great story of Hlakanyana the Cunning. - The mysterious decline of the Mayan civilization. - A brief overview of some of the main 250 deities Mayans worshiped. - The myth of Itzamna, the supreme being and father of the universe. Mayan mythology is intricate, complex, and the ideals behind some of their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real life events. This book will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the Mayan people, and how these influences and some stories continue to live on throughout the centuries. Add this book to cart now.

Author : Paul Schellhas
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547525752

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Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscripts by Paul Schellhas Pdf

"Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscripts" by Paul Schellhas (translated by Selma Wesselhoeft, A. M. Parker). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.