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The mythology of Mexico and Central America

by John Bierhorst · 1990

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Discusses the mythology from Indians of various regions of Mexico and Central America, describing origins, comparing the similar tales, and presenting some of the myths themselves.

Genre
folklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of this
Themes
religionreligionMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of thisCentral AmericaCentral AmericaMore like thisLess of thisMexicoMexicoMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
medium · 239 pages

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