Myths and legends of Central and South America
Series: Famous myths and legends of the world; Famous myths and legends of the world
Publisher: World Book, a Scott Fetzer company
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780716626282
Subjects: Inca mythology; Folklore; Maya mythology; Aztec mythology; Indian mythology; Juvenile literature
Description: "Myths and legends from Central and South America. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--
Notes: Includes index.

Ages 5-11
Table of contents: title: The Heavenly Twins; title: The world of the Heavenly Twins; title: Vucub Caquix and the hero twins; title: The world of Vucub Caquix; title: The creation of corn people; title: The world of Huracán; title: Pachacamac sends the Inca; title: The world of the Inca; title: Coniraya and the animals; title: The world of Coniraya; title: Kononatoo and the hole in the sky; title: The world of the Warao; title: The first death of Ári and his resurrection; title: The world of the Bororo; title: Kuat and the birds; title: The world of the Kamayurá; title: Stealing fire from jaguar; title: The world of the wichá; title: The creation of the universe; title: The world of the Mapuche; title: Deities of Central and South America.