Rig Veda Americanus by Daniel G. Brinton

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Editor Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899
Title Rig Veda Americanus
Sacred Songs of the Ancient Mexicans, With a Gloss in Nahuatl
Note Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Rig Veda Americanus" by Daniel G. Brinton is a scholarly publication from the late 19th century that compiles a selection of sacred hymns from ancient Mexican religious literature, presented in their original Nahuatl language along with a glossary and paraphrase. The work aims to preserve and make accessible texts that reflect the genuine spirit of pre-Columbian indigenous beliefs, shedding light on their mythology and linguistic forms, which remain vital for historians and linguists alike. The opening of the work includes a detailed preface where Brinton discusses the significance of presenting these hymns, which he likens to the "Rig Veda" of Aryan culture, emphasizing their ancient origins and the challenges of translating their mystical meanings. It also outlines the historical context, highlighting the contributions of Bernardino de Sahagun, a 16th-century missionary who compiled much of the material regarding Aztec culture and religion. The hymns that follow, such as the "Hymn of Huitzilopochtli" and "War Song of the Huitznahuac," celebrate various deities and provide insights into rituals and societal values of the time, although the text acknowledges the complexities and obscurities in translating these profound religious expressions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
Language Nahuatl
LoC Class PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages
Subject Nahuatl poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 14993
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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