Project Gutenberg 2016-09-18 Public domain in the USA. 858 Spence, Lewis 1874 1955 Spence, James Lewis Thomas Chalmers James, Gilbert Sewell, William 40024897 The Myths of Mexico & Peru The Myths of Mexico and Peru Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Myths of Mexico & Peru" by Lewis Spence is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich mythologies and civilizations of ancient Mexico and Peru, offering insights into their art, culture, and belief systems. It delves into the intricate narratives that defined these cultures, touching upon their gods, rituals, and the historical contexts surrounding their civilizations. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of Mexican civilization, asserting that the indigenous cultures of Mexico and ancient Peru had deep historical roots and diverse mythological frameworks. It highlights the resurgence of interest in American archaeology and provides a foundational understanding of the key players in the study of these ancient civilizations, as well as the misconceptions that often overshadow them. Spence introduces the importance of authors who previously contributed to the field while making a case for the depth and significance of American history that once seemed forgotten. Through the examination of societal structures, religious practices, and the fantastic tales of gods and heroes, the narrative begins to reveal the wondrous cultural tapestry woven by these ancient peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Indian mythology -- Mexico Indian mythology -- Peru Maya mythology Indians of Mexico -- Folklore Indians of South America -- Peru -- Folklore F1201 F3401 Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Ancient Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 1093638 2025-07-21T07:59:21.543060 text/html 1035633 2024-10-23T01:08:13 text/html 6671225 2025-07-21T08:00:01.279826 application/epub+zip 6966400 2025-07-21T07:59:30.877031 application/epub+zip 708774 2025-07-21T07:59:25.481065 application/epub+zip 8200934 2025-07-21T08:00:11.450295 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8108938 2025-07-21T07:59:54.388972 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 650906 2022-09-24T05:10:20.753844 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 680591 2025-07-21T07:59:17.401081 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 660555 2024-10-23T01:08:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18977 2025-07-21T08:00:11.638324 application/rdf+xml 21675 2025-07-21T07:59:25.742008 image/jpeg 3217 2025-07-21T07:59:25.616002 image/jpeg 6324965 2025-07-21T07:59:21.810069 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia