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.


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.


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.


Mesoamerican Mythology

Mesoamerican Mythology

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  • Author: Simon Lopez
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • ISBN: 9781096734420
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 198

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!


DK Eyewitness Books: Aztec, Inca & Maya

DK Eyewitness Books: Aztec, Inca & Maya

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  • Author: DK
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • ISBN: 075668952X
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 74

DK Eyewitness: Aztec, Inca, and Maya is a spectacular and informative guide to the rise and fall of the pre-Columbian cultures of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder. Amazing color photographs offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of these incredible civilizations. Show your child how jewelry was made, and learn what kind of food the Aztecs ate, how the Incas built their homes, and how the Mayan calendar worked. They'll also discover the secrets of the Inca stonemasons, the rites of passage every warrior had to face, and ceremonies for human sacrifice.


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 : 34

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.


The Mythology of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas

The Mythology of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas

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  • Author: Lewis Spence
  • Publisher: e-artnow
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 301

The Mythology of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas is a detailed study on the history and mythology of ancient Aztecs and Incas, providing valuable information to allow understanding into the background of Latin American heritage. The book includes tales of the myths of creations, legends of numerous Mesoamerican Gods, such as Quetzalcoatl, Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli, and many other interesting folk tales of the ancient tribes of Mexico and Peru.


Aztec, Inca & Maya

Aztec, Inca & Maya

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  • Author: Elizabeth Baquedano
  • Publisher: Dk Pub
  • ISBN: 9780789461155
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 63

Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.


Mesoamerican Mythology

Mesoamerican Mythology

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  • Author: Kay Almere Read
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
  • ISBN: 0195149092
  • Category : Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 354

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.


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."