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Synopsis
The ancient cultures of Mexico & Peru are renowned for their imposing architecture & the cruelty of their religious practices. The intriguing myths on which their beliefs were based -- the tales of the feathered god Quetzalcoatl & his enemy Tecatlipoca, Lord of the Night Winds & of Pachacamac, Peruvian spirit of the Earth -- are described here. This detailed exploration looks at the Toltec & Aztec peoples of central Mexico, the Mayans of the Yucatan & the Incas of Peru. The eminent anthropologist Lewis Spence also describes their social org. & intellectual achievements. First published in 1920.
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About the Author
Lewis Spence was a Scottish historian (1874-1955) who is best known for his volumes on world mythology and his five Atlantis books. The History of Atlantis (1926) is considered his finest.
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