San Antonio College Library

"Engagingly written revisionist argumentation regarding the ancient origins of the 'Maya' calendars, which this author posits to have originated in Izapa, Soconusco, and then spread to other peoples of Mesoamerica. Draws from intensive interdisciplinary research in astronomy, history, and geography to identify the 'calendars' cradle' on the Pacific slope and to trace their diffusion over time and space. Also relies on extensive 'alignments and orientation'...

Myths: tales of creation and destruction, death and rebirth, gods and heroes, the sacred origins of peoples, the forces of nature. Each society's mythology is unique, echoing throughout its arts and beliefs. Handbooks of World Mythology explore these mythologies in depth, offering insight into the complex interrelations of myth, history, and culture. Designed for general readers and students, each illustrated handbook offers: A lengthy overview that...

"This rich and profound book is the first to paint the full panorama of the Red Indian from the Paleolithic Age to the present; the first to review in brief compass and to juxtapose the Indian records of Spain with those of the United States. It recounts the ever fascinating stories of the Incas and the Aztecs and their conquests by Cortes and Pizzarro; it recalls the great work of Bartolome de las Casas and others who have struggled for justice for...

A retelling of the traditional Norwegian tale about the adventures of a runaway pancake.

An extensive three-volume work, employing 300 international authors to compose 617 lengthy articles addressing biographies, general contextual essays, and specific topics. Entries offer information on the geography, history, arts, literature, religion, and architecture of Pre-Hispanic, Colonial, and modern Mesoamerican cultures that span from central Mexico to present-day Costa Rica.