The natural history of the soul in ancient Mexico
By: Jill Leslie McKeever Furst.
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
Subjects: Aztecs -- Religion.; Indians of Mexico -- Religion.; Soul.
Description: "Fascinating examination of Mexica thought and belief (ca. 1200-1519) regarding the soul, utilizing iconographic and ethnohistorical sources but also giving special consideration to the influence of natural environments on ideology. Cultural concepts of special note here include the Nahua yolia, ihiyotl, and tonalli. Author saves the nahualli for future study"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-223) and index.