{"product_id":"central-american-mythology-captivating-myths-of-gods-goddesses-and-legendary-creatures-of-ancient-mexico-and-central-america-hardcover","title":"Central American Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Mexico and Central America - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Clayton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're looking for a captivating collection of Central American myths, then keep reading...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexico and the Central American states are home to many indigenous peoples, each of whom speaks their own language and lives according to their own customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese diverse peoples have rich storytelling cultures, passing down myths about gods and the work of creation, and about the humans who for good or ill interact with these otherworldly beings. The loving god Olocupinele creates the world of the Cuna of Panama, while the goddess Nakawe' destroys and then remakes the world of the Huichol of Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the story \"Mother Scorpion Country,\" from the Miskito of Nicaragua, we learn that even the goddess of the land of the dead cannot break the bond of love between a husband and wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories presented in this volume are but a small sample of the abundant variety of myths and legends from Mexico and Central America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, they give us important glimpses into the ways people from this part of the world see themselves, as humans trying to understand their place within a larger universe containing beings both seen and unseen, and as people doing their best to live ethical lives that respect their fellow humans and the other creatures that live alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentral American Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Mexico and Central America\u003c\/em\u003e invites you to go on a startling journey and discover the following myths: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOlocupinele Creates the World (Dule\/Cuna, Panama)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWatakame' and the Great Flood (Wix ritari\/Huichol, Mexico)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYomomuli and the Talking Tree (Yoeme\/Yaqui, Mexico)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the Sea Was Made (Cab car, Costa Rica)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMother Scorpion's Country (Miskito, Nicaragua)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Childhood of the Sun and the Moon (qne-a tnya-e\/Chatino, Mexico)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Invisible Hunters (Miskito, Nicaragua)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe King of the Peccaries (Bribri, Costa Rica)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow Opossum Stole Fire (Mazatec, Mexico)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUncle Rabbit and Uncle Tiger (Nicaragua)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much, much more \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo if you want a captivating collection of Central American myths, click the \"add to cart\" button \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 27, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668199530598,"sku":"9781952191213","price":40.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/U0pRazgvOEpKOTVidG1nRDBzNDdJdz09.webp?v=1780023022","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/central-american-mythology-captivating-myths-of-gods-goddesses-and-legendary-creatures-of-ancient-mexico-and-central-america-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}