Gods of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas

Gods of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas

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  • Author: Timothy Roland Roberts
  • Publisher: MetroBooks (NY)
  • ISBN:
  • Category : History
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 122

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


Gods & Goddesses of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec Civilizations

Gods & Goddesses of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec Civilizations

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  • Author: John Murphy
  • Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
  • ISBN: 1622753976
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 130

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.


Mesoamerican Mythology

Mesoamerican Mythology

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  • Author: Simon Lopez
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781093561234
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 129

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!


Sungods and Sacrifice

Sungods and Sacrifice

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  • Author: Philip Steele
  • Publisher: Southwater Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781844760053
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

Allows children to explore the cultures and beliefs of the Maya, Aztec and Inca peoples--the fabulous MesoAmerica civilizations that flourished up to 1000 years ago.


Incas, Maya, Aztecs

Incas, Maya, Aztecs

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  • Author:
  • Publisher: Social Studies
  • ISBN: 1560043091
  • Category : Aztecs
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 153

"Illustrated by Phillip Martin. Specific topics include Incan, Mayan, and Aztec daily life and inventions. Incas -- Maco Capac, Sapa Inca, Incan roads and bridges, mailmen, Machu Picchu, Spanish arrival. Mayas -- hero twins, pyramids, temples, stelas, ball courts, hieroglyphics, city-states. Aztecs -- place of the Prickly Pear Cactus, government, religion. The reproducible unit features well-structured plans supported by handouts, plus a special lesson for substitute teachers"--Publisher's website.


Aztec & Maya Gods & Goddesses

Aztec & Maya Gods & Goddesses

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  • Author: Clara Bezanilla
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN:
  • Category : History
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 56

Originally published: London: British Museum Press, 2006.


Mayan and Aztec Mythology

Mayan and Aztec Mythology

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  • Author: Jim Ollhoff
  • Publisher: ABDO
  • ISBN: 1617588997
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

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.


DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs

DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs

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  • Author: DK
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
  • ISBN: 0241365171
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 71

Find out about the incredible ancient civilizations of the Americas, right up until the Spanish conquest. Discover the monumental pyramids and mountain cities of the Maya, Inca, and Aztec people. Explore the sites of Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, and Tenochtitlan, learn the pictures of the Mayan language, unearth the history of chocolate, and find out how naughty children were punished with chillis! Peer into the past with amazing illustrations, see some of the most impressive ancient structures in the world, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends with. Includes information, artefacts, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs brings their worlds to life. The DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork. Books you may also enjoy from the DKfindout! series include DKfindout! Ancient Egypt, DKfindout! Ancient Rome and DKfindout! Stone Age.


Great Kings of Egypt Maya Aztec Africa Inca America Shaman Energy Return to God

Great Kings of Egypt Maya Aztec Africa Inca America Shaman Energy Return to God

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  • Author: Marcia Batiste
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • ISBN: 9781500519162
  • Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 28

Great kings of Egypt Maya Aztec Africa Inca America Shaman energy is returned to God now.


Tales of the Plumed Serpent

Tales of the Plumed Serpent

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  • Author: Diana Ferguson
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 168

"Fascinated by the history and cultures of three highly developed ancient societies--the Mayans, followed by the Aztecs in Mesoamerica and the Incas farther south--Ferguson examines their artifacts and those of the Spanish conquistadors, in relation to the traditions preserved today by their many descendants...Part anthropological study, part history and part folklore... distills a huge amount of information to present a clear, uncluttered and rich resource."--"Publishers Weekly." "Fun, inspiring, educational, and all in all, a great read."--"The New Times."