Life in Ancient Mesoamerica (Peoples of the Ancient World (Paperback))

Type

Book

Authors

Lynn Peppas

ISBN 10

0778720691

ISBN 13

9780778720690

Tags

Ancient, Central & South America, Mexico, Multicultural, Native North & South Americans, Customs, Traditions, Anthropology, Reference

Description

This book is suitable for ages 8-14. Children will love learning the myths and traditions of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica including how the ancient Mayas believed that they were formed from the flesh of a god who cut off his fingers. Full colour illustrations show ancient Mesoamerican cities, farming societies, and empires. The topics include: The Inca, Aztec, Olmec, Toltec, and Mayan cultures, among others; The importance of animals such as the jaguar in Mesoamerican cultures; War among the ancient Mesoamericans; Architecture, art, and science of the Mesoamerican cultures; The everyday life and belief systems of the Mesoamericans. - from Amzon

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