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Aztec and Maya myths / Karl Taube

This volume examines the shared Mesoamerican mythological traditions of the Aztec and Maya civilisations. Drawing on archaeological research and colonial documents, it analyses significant narratives such as the Popol Vuh and various creation and flood myths.
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Astronomy/Physical sciences/Science Aztec cosmology/Cosmology/Astronomy/Physical sciences/Science Aztec gods/Gods/Mythology, Classical Aztec mythology Aztecs -- Social life and customs/Indians of Mexico/Ethnology -- Mexico/Anthropology Aztecs/Indians of Mexico/Ethnology -- Mexico/Anthropology Central America -- Civilisation Cosmology/Astronomy/Physical sciences/Science Culture Gods/Mythology, Classical Maya art/Art, Central American Indians of Central America/Ethnology -- Central America/Anthropology Mythology/Religion Religion Mexico -- Antiquities
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