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South and Meso-American Mythology A to Z by Ann Bingham
With more than 400 informative entries, this is a comprehensive reference to the deities, legendary heroes and heroines, important animals, objects, and places that make up the mythic lore of the peoples of Meso-America and South America.this volume covers the myths of the great Inca, Maya, and Aztec empires, as well as the stories of other, lesser-known but equally important cultures, such as the Olmec. A brief introductory chapter gives readers an overview of the history of South and Meso-American peoples. Entries describe and explain the significance of each subject and, for characters, tell the stories surrounding them. Fully cross-referenced, the volume provides fascinating insight into the cultures that inhabited South and Meso-America. |
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| Author(s) : Ann Bingham | Format : Hardback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 0816048894 | ISBN-13 : 9780816048892 |
| RRP : £25.95 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Series Title : Mythology A to Z S.
Country Publication : United States
Publication Date : 31/05/2004
Publisher : Facts On File Inc
Page Length : 160mm
Page Size : 279mm