Gods of Sun and Sacrifice: Aztec & Maya Myth (Myth and Mankind) [Hardcover]

Tony Allan (Author), Tom Lowenstein (Author), Duncan Baird Publishers (Corporate Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Education (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0705435431
• ISBN-13: 978-0705435437
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #494,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars !! Impressive !!, October 13, 2007

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This review is from: Gods of Sun and Sacrifice: Aztec & Maya Myth (Myth and Mankind) (Hardcover)

The historical as well as mythological references of this book are amazing. The book ties together the cultures of the Mayan and The Aztec into a purly hypnotic mix of mythological splendor as well as historical fact. Both the cultures of the Maya and the Aztecs are well presented with work done on beliefs, rituals, and folktales. The book also has many beautiful pictures and explanations for the myths of the cultures as well as in-depth comparisons to other culture of today and yesterday. The book also does an amazing job of integrating the effect that these gargantuan cultures had on the societies of today.

I would highly recommend the rest of the "Myth and Mankind" series to anyone who loves both myth and the historical facts behind it.