02682cam a22003973u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000170011910000300013624500310016624600330019726400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650802320044752012990067953400450197865300310202365300290205465300190208365300340210265300490213670000190218570000200220485600430222499900170226753080UtSlPG20260610134225.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a40024897  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1201aF34011 aSpence, Lewis,d1874-195514aThe Myths of Mexico & Peru1 aThe Myths of Mexico and Peru 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-09-18  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Myths of Mexico & Peru" by Lewis Spence is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich mythologies and civilizations of ancient Mexico and Peru, offering insights into their art, culture, and belief systems. It delves into the intricate narratives that defined these cultures, touching upon their gods, rituals, and the historical contexts surrounding their civilizations.  The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of Mexican civilization, asserting that the indigenous cultures of Mexico and ancient Peru had deep historical roots and diverse mythological frameworks. It highlights the resurgence of interest in American archaeology and provides a foundational understanding of the key players in the study of these ancient civilizations, as well as the misconceptions that often overshadow them. Spence introduces the importance of authors who previously contributed to the field while making a case for the depth and significance of American history that once seemed forgotten. Through the examination of societal structures, religious practices, and the fantastic tales of gods and heroes, the narrative begins to reveal the wondrous cultural tapestry woven by these ancient peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndian mythology -- Mexico  aIndian mythology -- Peru  aMaya mythology  aIndians of Mexico -- Folklore  aIndians of South America -- Peru -- Folklore1 aJames, Gilbert1 aSewell, William40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53080  c93914d93914