Title: The natural history of the soul in ancient Mexico
First published: 1995
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.
Subjects: Religion, Aztecs, Soul, Indians of Mexico, Indians of mexico, religion, Aztèques, Indiens d'Amérique, Âme, Ziel, Ecologische aspecten, Precolumbiaans tijdperk, Seelenglaube
LC classification: F1219.76.R45 M4 1995