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Feathered serpent and the five suns : a Mesoamerican creation myth
Title:
Feathered serpent and the five suns : a Mesoamerican creation myth
Author:
Tonatiuh, Duncan, author.
ISBN:
9781419746772
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Abstract:
"This pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica, and his quest to create humankind. The gods tried to make humans during each sun, or age, but each time failed. So when they grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcoatl, also called the Feathered Serpent. Determined, the Feathered Serpent embarks on a dangerous journey full of fearsome foes and harsh elements, facing each trial with wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness before confronting his final challenge at Mictlan, the underworld. With his instantly recognizable, acclaimed art style and grand storytelling, Tonatiuh recounts a dazzling creation tale of epic proportions"-- Provided by publisher.