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100 1 _aAlexander, Hartley Burr,
_d1873-1939
245 1 4 _aThe Mythology of All Races, Vol. 11: Latin-American
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
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 2018-11-26
508 _aProduced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature
520 _a"The Mythology of All Races, Vol. 11: Latin-American" by Hartley Burr Alexander is a scholarly compilation examining the myths and religious beliefs of the indigenous peoples of Latin America, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses primarily on the rich mythologies of regions such as the Antilles, Mexico, and the Andes, showcasing the diverse cultural heritage shaped by both native traditions and Spanish influence. The text aims to provide an overview of the primary mythological themes while also addressing the complex socio-cultural contexts in which they developed. At the start of the volume, the author discusses the challenges of defining "Latin American" mythology due to the vast diversity and distinct cultural identities of the indigenous groups. Alexander highlights the differences and similarities in mythological beliefs, particularly among the Taïno, Aztec, and Inca, while also mentioning the historical impacts of colonization on these systems of belief. The opening chapters introduce the cosmological stories and key deities of various cultures, such as the Taïno’s creation myths and the rich pantheon of the Aztecs, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of how these mythologies reflect their peoples' understanding of the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMythology
700 1 _aGray, Louis H.
_q(Louis Herbert),
_d1875-1955
700 1 _aMoore, George Foot,
_d1851-1931
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58359
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