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  • The Myths of Mexico and Peru

    by Lewis Spence ...
    In recent years a reawakening has taken place in the study of American archæology and antiquities, owing chiefly to the labours of a band of scholars in the United States and a few enthusiasts in the continent of Europe. For the greater part of the nineteenth century it appeared as if the last word had been written upon Mexican archæology. The lack of excavations and exploration had cramped the ... Read more

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  • Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria

    The Gods of Mesopotamia and Their Cities

    by Lewis Spence ...
    Marduk and Tiamat, Gilgamesh, Ishtar's descent, the flood story that predates Genesis - the Mesopotamian material set out in order for the general reader. Spence wrote it while the cuneiform tablets were still being translated. This edition is bound with sixty plates of painting, among them works by Orcagna, Robert Tonge and John Linnell, and includes a preface, glossary and index. ... Read more

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  • Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria

    by Lewis Spence ...
    To our fathers until well-nigh a century ago Babylon was no more than a mighty name—a gigantic skeleton whose ribs protruded here and there from the sands of Syria in colossal ruin of tower and temple. But now the grey shroud which hid from view the remains of the glow and glitter of her ancient splendour has to some extent been withdrawn, and through the labours of a band of scholars and ... Read more

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  • The Popol Vuh: The Mythic and Heroic Sagas of the Kichés of Central America

    by Lewis Spence ...
    There is no document of greater importance to the study of the pre-Columbian mythology of America than the “Popol Vuh.” It is the chief source of our knowledge of the mythology of the Kiché people of Central America, and it is further of considerable comparative value when studied in conjunction with the mythology of the Nahuatlacâ, or Mexican peoples. This interesting text, the recovery of which ... Read more

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  • The Mythology of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Sacred Myths, Gods, Cosmologies, and Heroic Legends of Pre-Columbian America

    by Lewis Spence, Nessa Graftmere ...
    The Mythology of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas offers a sweeping account of the sacred narratives, divine genealogies, cosmologies, ritual practices, and heroic traditions of the great civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes. Written in a lucid, interpretive prose characteristic of early twentieth-century comparative mythology, the book situates Quetzalcoatl, Huitzilopochtli, Viracocha, and other ... Read more

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  • Legends and Romances of Spain

    by Lewis Spence ...
    Since the days of Southey the romantic literature of Spain has not received from English writers and critics the amount of study and attention it undoubtedly deserves. In no European country did the seeds of Romance take root so readily or blossom so speedily and luxuriantly as in Spain, which perhaps left the imprint of its national character more deeply upon the literature of chivalry than did ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History of the Great Tribes, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi…

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies offers a profound exploration of the diverse tapestry of Indigenous life and thought. This anthology encapsulates a myriad of literary styles, from historical accounts and cultural analyses to explorations of mythology and linguistic studies. The collection stands out for its comprehensive scope, revealing the rich ... Read more

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  • ANCIENT MYTHOLOGY Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition)

    Enriched edition. Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Greek and Roman Mythology: Myths & Legends of the Antiquity:

    by Lewis Spence, E. M. Berens, Oliver Wilcox ...
    In the richly compiled 'ANCIENT MYTHOLOGY Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition),' readers are transported into the timeless tapestry of myths that have shaped human understanding of the world. Spanning various cultures and epochs, the anthology presents a staggering array of narratives from classical mythology to the ancient stories of the Norse, Egyptian, and Celtic domains. Through a diverse stylistic ... Read more

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  • The Mythology of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas

    Enriched edition. A Scholarly Guide to Mesoamerican and Andean Gods, Rituals, and Creation Myths

    by Lewis Spence ...
    In 'The Mythology of Mayas, Aztecs and Incas', Lewis Spence delves into the rich mythological traditions of three ancient civilizations - the Mayas, the Aztecs, and the Incas. Through meticulous research and expert storytelling, Spence presents a comprehensive account of the beliefs, deities, and rituals that shaped the worldview of these civilizations. His scholarly approach provides a thorough ... Read more

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  • A Brief Guide to Native American Myths and Legends

    With a new introduction and commentary by Jon E. Lewis

    by Lewis Spence ...
    Series series Brief Histories
    In this brilliant reworking of Lewis Spence's seminal Myths and Legends of the North American Indians, Jon E. Lewis puts the work in context with an extensive new introductory essay and additional commentary throughout the book on the history of Native Americans, their language and lifestyle, culture and religion/mythology. He includes examples of myths from tribes omitted by Spence, a guide to ... Read more

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  • The Myths Of The North American Indians

    by Lewis Spence ...
    The primary object of this volume is to furnish the reader with a general view of the mythologies of the Red Man of North America, accompanied by such historical and ethnological information as will assist him in gauging the real conditions under which this most interesting section of humanity existed. The basic difference between the Indian and European mental outlook is insisted upon, because it ... Read more

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  • The Myths of Mexico & Peru

    Enriched edition. The Collected Legends of Aztecs and Incas

    by Lewis Spence, Olivia Whitlock ...
    In "The Myths of Mexico & Peru," Lewis Spence intricately weaves a tapestry of the rich mythological traditions from two of the most storied cultures in the Americas. The book delves into the creation myths, gods, and legendary heroes found in Aztec and Incan narratives, framed within a scholarly context that reflects Spence's vast research. His eloquent prose and methodical analysis play a ... Read more

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