Maya Mythology: Captivating Maya Myths of Gods, Goddesses and Legendary Creatures (Mesoamerican Mythologies)
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Maya Mythology: Captivating Maya Myths of Gods, Goddesses and Legendary Creatures (Mesoamerican Mythologies)
From the fantastic exploits of the Hero Twins, to the stories of how the world came to be, to folktales about people, animals, and supernatural beings, Maya myth presents us with a fascinating variety of characters, plots, and imagery. All of these tales, whether from an ancient or more modern source, show us the great richness and beauty of Maya literature.
Maya Mythology: Captivating Maya Myths of Gods, Goddesses and Legendary Creatures invites you to go on a startling journey to discover stories such as:
- Two Creation Myths
- The Downfall of Seven Macaw
- The Boyhood Deeds of Hunahpu and Xbalanque
- Ballgames in Xibalba
- The Deaths and Resurrections of Hunahpu and Xbalanque
- The Man Who Became a Buzzard
- How the Sun and Moon Became Man and Wife
- Rabbit Gets His Drink
- And many more!
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