Don Nardo

Aztec Mythology Don Nardo

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This new title in the Mythology and Culture Worldwide series discusses the origins of Aztec myths and how some of these myths have been manipulated over time. The book details the major gods found within the mythology along with some of the most memorable tales, such as creation of the world and the making of humanity. The title ends with how Aztec myths have penetrated popular culture--; Provided by publisher. Table of Contents: Introduction: Altering the Past to Explain the Present. Chapter 1: Enchanted Vision: The Aztecs and Their Gods. Chapter 2: Life Out of Death: The Creation of the World. Chapter 3: Descent into Hell: The Making of Humanity. Chapter 4: Great Journey: The LeBrief Description: "This new title in the Mythology and Culture Worldwide series discusses the origins of Aztec myths and how some of these myths have been manipulated over time. The book details the major gods found within the mythology along with some of the most memorable tales, such as creation of the world and the making of humanity. The title ends with how Aztec myths have penetrated popular culture"--Publisher Marketing: This new title in the Mythology and Culture Worldwide series discusses the origins of Aztec myths and how some of these myths have been manipulated over time. The book details the major gods found within the mythology along with some of the most memorable; This new series is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies; each title focuses on one cultural or national mythology and explains how those stories reflect the culture that created them.; This new series from Lucent Books is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies. These books will explain how mythology reflects the culture that created it. Each volume focuses on one cultur Contributor Bio:  Nardo, Don Noted historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about American history. Nardo lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts. Contributor Bio:  Gale B01Contributor Bio:  Currie, Stephen Currie is the creator of Lucent's Discovery and Exploration series. He also originated Lucent's Great Escapes series, and has published many other books and articles as well.