The Hungry Woman: Myths and Legends of the Aztecs
by John Bierhorst
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Narratives from Aztec Indian lore.Tags
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This book has a great introoduction that discusses the interesting and prominent role of women in Aztec mythology. The illustrations are by 16th century Aztec artists. Read the story of the Fifth Sun. It is the most prominent Aztec creation myth. It also has some really interesting life lessons that pertain to the Aztec culture at that time. WOULD WORK WELL WITH A UNIT ON THE AZTEC CIVILIZATION OR FOR DISCUSSING ALTERNATIVE, NON-EUROPEAN RELIGIONS AND UNDERSTANDINGS OF THE UNIVERSE.
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John Bierhorst's many books on Latin American folklore & mythology include "The Mythology of South America", "The Mythology of Norther America" & "The Mythology of Mexico & Central America". A specialist in the language & literature of the Aztecs, he is the author of a Nahuatal-English dictionary & the translator of Cantares Mexicanos. He served show more as editorial advisor for the Smithsonian Series of Studies in Native American Literature; editorial associate for The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces; & editorial consultant for the Encyclopedia of North American Indians. He lives in West Shokan, New York. (Publisher Provided) show less
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