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LoC No.: 23014955
Title: The gods of Mexico
Original Publication: New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1923.
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Jeroen 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.)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Spence, Lewis, 1874-1955
EBook No.: 71503
Published: Aug 27, 2023
Downloads: 287
Language: English
Subject: Indian mythology -- Mexico
Subject: Mexico -- Religion
Subject: Aztec mythology
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 23014955
Title: The gods of Mexico
Original Publication: New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1923.
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Jeroen 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.)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Spence, Lewis, 1874-1955
EBook No.: 71503
Published: Aug 27, 2023
Downloads: 287
Language: English
Subject: Indian mythology -- Mexico
Subject: Mexico -- Religion
Subject: Aztec mythology
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.