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The Flayed God: The Mesoamerican Mythological Tradition

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I've had this book on my shelf for years and it has been a very valuable reference. (I took several undergrad courses on Mesoamerican myth and archaeology.) It is hands-down one of the best books out there on the myths and rituals of Mesoamerica. The emphasis is largely on the Aztecs, but there is enough information on other cultures to satisfy people studying the Maya or Mixtec.

The Markman's present us with countless vivid illustartions and explanation of the large body of the theology of Anahuac (Mexico & Central America) and also offer the reader histories and mythologies of creation and many songs, one which stands out being Teteo Innan. Although not perfect (which could only come from a pre-Inavasion of 1519 point of view) it puts light on the concepts of Ometeotl and the manifestations as well as the Maya Hunab-ku. A good reference book on theology to go along with Aztec Though and Culture and other history works such as Mexico : Olmecs to the Aztecs and Mexico's Indigenous Past.