{"product_id":"myths-of-pre-columbian-america-donald-a-mackenzie-9781162595948","title":"Myths of Pre-Columbian America","description":"Myths of Pre-Columbian America is a book written by Donald A. MacKenzie. It is a comprehensive exploration of the myths and legends of the indigenous peoples of the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. The book delves into the rich and varied cultural traditions of the Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, and other tribes, examining their beliefs about creation, death, the afterlife, and the supernatural. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological discoveries, and modern anthropological research, to provide a detailed and fascinating account of the myths and stories that shaped the worldview of these ancient civilizations. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the creation myths of the Aztecs and the Maya, the stories of the gods and goddesses worshipped by the Inca, and the legends of heroes and monsters that were part of the oral tradition of many tribes.Throughout the book, MacKenzie provides insightful analysis and interpretation of the myths, exploring their meaning and significance in the context of the cultures that produced them. He also examines the ways in which these myths have been interpreted and reinterpreted over time, both by the indigenous peoples themselves and by scholars and writers in the modern era.Overall, Myths of Pre-Columbian America is a fascinating and informative book that provides a rich and detailed exploration of the myths and legends of the ancient peoples of the Americas. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history, culture, and mythology of this fascinating region.This volume deals with the myths and religious practices of pre-Columbian America in their relation to habits of life and the growth of civilization. The question is frankly faced whether these manifestations of ancient culture were of independent origin or had been imported from the Old World. Sample contents: glamor of gold; Indian elephant in American art; Semites, Celts and Norsemen in America; water burials and the ship of death; cremation and other burial customs; goddesses of love and food; and much more. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Donald A. MacKenzie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1162595949\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781162595948\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.89d","brand":"Donald A. MacKenzie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44121148621055,"sku":"9781162595948","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a7b3564f-84a7-4f1c-84ec-28a58a3823c6.jpg?v=1687418307","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/myths-of-pre-columbian-america-donald-a-mackenzie-9781162595948","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}