Myths of Pre-Columbian America - Donald A. Mackenzie - Dover Publications

Dettagli prodotto :

• ISBN: 9780486293790
• EDITORE: Dover Publications, Inc.
• AUTORE: Donald A. Mackenzie
• ANNO DI PUBBLICAZIONE: 1996

Pagine 351 - illustrazioni e fotografie in nero.
Copertina morbida (pieghetta al retro nell’angolo in basso a sinistra).
In INGLESE.
Libro in più che buone condizioni.

In this stimulating, thought-provoking work, the author argues that the sudden growth of civilization in pre-Columbian America resulted from the intrusions of minorities from centers of Old World culture, and that the myths, deities, beliefs, etc., common to both, were transmitted to the New World from the Old, rather than evolving independently in the Americas.
In developing his thesis, Mr. Mackenzie offers a fascinating look at the myths and religious practices of pre-Columbian America in their relation to habits of life and the growth of civilization. The author provides expert discussions of such myths and mythological figures as the milk goddess and her pot symbol, the jewel-water and mugwort goddess, goddesses of love and food, Tlaloc and the dragon, love and mother deities, Quetzalcoatl, the water controller, butterfly deities and more.
In addition to the myths themselves, readers will also find illuminating chapters on their symbolism, American-Asiatic relations, sea routes of ancient Pacific mariners, cremation and other burial customs, motives for migrations and other topics.
Enhanced with over 70 illustrations, this wide-ranging volume will interest any student of mythology, folklore or world culture.