Townsend, Camilla

The Aztec Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Stories and Legends

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ISBN 13:
9780500025536
author:
Townsend, Camilla
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Thames & Hudson
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
20.3 x 13.8 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Folklore & Mythology,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.33

Description

The Aztec Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Stories and Legends Historian Camilla Townsend delves into the rich tapestry of Aztec mythic tradition, drawing from sixteenth-century historical annals and songs written in the Nahuatl language. This introduction to the Aztec myths reveals a complex and vital belief system that was central to the Aztecs' daily lives. Townsend explores the creation of the world, the foundation of their state, and the course of their wars, shedding light on the Aztecs' cosmological vision of nature and the divine. Through her analysis, Townsend counters the narrative inherited from the conquering Spaniards, offering a nuanced understanding of the Aztecs' own past and their engagement with the new cultural customs introduced by the Europeans. This book provides a unique insight into the Aztec myths, revealing a culture that was both dynamic and feared, with a legacy that continues to shape our understanding of ancient Mexico. By retelling stories from the Aztecs' own mythology, Townsend reveals a rich and complex tradition that defies modern expectations. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Aztecs, and provides a fresh perspective on the ancient stories and legends that continue to captivate us today.

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