Mythology of the American Nations

An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Gods, Heroes, Spirits and Sacred Places, Rituals and Ancient Beliefs of the North American Indian, Inuit, Aztec, Inca and Maya Nations

Author: Brian Molyneaux

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A fully illustrated A-Z reference on the legends of the American continents, with 900 entries.

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A fully illustrated A-Z reference on the legends of the American continents, with 900 entries.

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From the earliest times, people have told stories of allpowerful gods and goddesses, mighty spirits and fabulous creatures to explain the mysteries of life. This book explores the rich diversity of these legendary themes within North America, Mesoamerica and South America. An instantly accessible A-to-Z format provides concise, easy-to-locate entries on more than 900 key characters, enabling the reader to discover who is who in the mythology of the Americas. This book is a rich source of information for learning about and understanding the myths and religions of the indigenous inhabitants of the American continents.

About the Author

David M. Jones obtained a PhD in the Archaeology of the Americas at the University of London, Institute of Archaeology. He has written many articles for the Macmillan Dictionary of Art. Brian L. Molyneaux specializes in the human use of the landscape, art and ideology. His research includes many years in northern Canada, recording and studying Algonkian rock art.