The Mythology of the Aztec and Maya: An illustrated encyclopedia of the gods, myths and legends of the Aztecs, Maya and other peoples of ancient ... 200 fine art illustrations and photographs - Softcover

Phillips, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184476236X ISBN 13: 9781844762361

Publisher: Southwater, 2006

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to the gods and goddesses, spirits and demons, myths and legends of Mexico and Central America.

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About the Author

Charles Phillips is an established writer of popular history, and a contributor to Cassell's Dictionary of Modern Britain, and many illustrated histories published by Dorling Kindersley, Guinness and Marshall Editions. He has a keen interest in the mythology and history of the great Maya and Aztec civilizations and was a key writer on Time Life's Myth and Mankind series, which blends mythology with the art of history of ancient cultures. Dr David M. Jones studied Anthropology and History at the University of California, Berkeley. He obtained a PhD in the Archaeology of the Americas at the Institute of Archaeology, University of London. Dr Jones worked as consultant on The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aztec & Maya and The Aztec and Maya World, both published by Lorenz Books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Southwater
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 184476236X
• ISBN 13: 9781844762361
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128