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100 1 _aSpence, Lewis,
_d1874-1955
245 1 4 _aThe gods of Mexico
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-08-27
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Gods of Mexico" by Lewis Spence is a scholarly work focused on the religion of ancient Mexico, written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the mythology and deities associated with the Nahua peoples, particularly the Aztec and Chichimec cultures, while distinguishing these beliefs from those of the Maya civilization further south. The text explores the origins, characteristics, and evolution of these gods, as well as their rituals and cultural significance. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of Mexican religious beliefs, establishing the intention to separate the nuances of Nahua religion from broader Central American practices. Spence emphasizes the complexity and development of Mexican gods, introducing significant themes such as the agricultural rain-cult and the necessity of human sacrifice intertwined with divine favor. He mentions various deities while hinting at the deep historical and archaeological context necessary for understanding these ancient beliefs. Through an academic lens, Spence seeks to unpack the intricate tapestry of ceremonial practices and mythological narratives that shaped the spiritual life of pre-Columbian Mexico. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1923
653 _aIndian mythology -- Mexico
653 _aMexico -- Religion
653 _aAztec mythology
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/godsofmexico00spen_0/page/n7
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71503
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