"The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru" by Lewis Spence is a historical exploration of the ancient cultures of Mexico and Peru, and focuses on their mythologies including religious beliefs, gods, and customs, with the goal of revealing the importance of these often-ignored systems of belief. The book discusses the beginnings of these religions, studying their growth and independence. Readers will discover major gods, customs, and the social organizations linked to religious practices in both civilizations. The story uncovers gods such as Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of war, and Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, alongside their sacred rituals, which sometimes involved human sacrifice. It highlights the native quality of these mythologies, revealing the rich collection of stories and beliefs that impacted the lives of their followers and reinforces the importance of understanding these ancient cultures within world history.
The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru
By Lewis Spence
Uncover the rich mythological tapestries of ancient Mexico and Peru, where powerful gods, sacred rituals, and complex social structures shaped the lives of entire civilizations.
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About the AuthorJames Lewis Thomas Chalmers Spence was a Scottish journalist, poet, author, folklorist and occult scholar. Spence was a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and vice-president of the Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society. He founded the Scottish National Movement.
James Lewis Thomas Chalmers Spence was a Scottish journalist, poet, author, folklorist and occult scholar. Spence was a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and vice-president of the Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society. He founded the Scottish National Movement.
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