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Myths of pre-Columbian America

by Donald A. Mackenzie

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Expert discussions of such myths and mythological figures as the milk goddess and her pot symbol, the jewel-water and mugwort goddess, goddesses of love and food, Tlaloc and the dragon, love and mother deities, Quetzalcoatl, many more. Also, symbolism, burial customs, other topics. Over 70 illustrations. Map.

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Donald A. Mackenzie

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Gresham Myths and Legends

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Canonical title: Myths of pre-Columbian America
Original publication date: 1923
Important places: Mexico; Central America

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Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History
DDC/MDS: 299.72 — Religion Other religions Shintoism/Taoism/Other Mythologies Of North American Origin Mythologies
LCC: E59 .R38 .M2 — History of the United States America Pre-Columbian America. The Indians
BISAC: HIS HISTORY Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
SOC SOCIAL SCIENCE General

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Languages: English, Spanish
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Published: 1923
Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History
DDC/MDS: 299.72
LCC: E59 .R38 .M2

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