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Tilattavissa olevat kirjat: Mexico and Peru
Kirjan nimi: Mexico and Peru
Alaotsikko: Myths and Legends
Tekijä: Spence Lewis
Sivumäärä: 367
Kieli:  Englanti
Ilmestymisvuosi: 1994
ISBN: 9781859580073
Hinta: 10.00 €
Sidosasu: Nidottu
Sisällön kuvaus:
The ancient cultures of Mexico and Peru are renownedfor their imposing architecture and the cruelty of their religious practices. Less well-known, but equally intriguing, are the myths on which their beliefs were based, the tales of the feathered god Quetzalcoatl and his enemyTecatlipoca, Lord of the Night Winds, aild of Pachacamac,Peruvianspirit of the Earth.This detailed exploration looks at the Toltec and Aztecpeoples of central Mexico, the Mayans of the Yucatan and the Incas of Peru. The eminent anthropologist and mythologist Lewis, Spence describes their social organization and intellectual achievements as well as their major myths.With over sixty black-and-white illustrations this book presents a fascinating introduction to the civilizations that flourishedin South and Central America before the arrival of theEuropean conquerors.
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