The Names Of The Gods In The Kiche Myths: Central America

By Daniel Garrison Brinton and Daniel G. Brinton

Book Overview

""The Names of the Gods in the Kiche Myths: Central America"" is a book written by Daniel G. Brinton that explores the mythology and religion of the K'iche' people of Central America. The K'iche' are an indigenous group that originated in what is now present-day Guatemala. The book examines the various gods and deities that were worshipped by the K'iche', including their names, characteristics, and roles in K'iche' mythology. Brinton draws on a variety of sources, including the Popol Vuh, a sacred text of the K'iche', as well as other historical and anthropological works. The book provides a fascinating look into the beliefs and practices of the K'iche' people and sheds light on the rich cultural heritage of Central America.Read Before The American Philosophical Society, November 4, 1881.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425487440
• ISBN13: 9781425487447
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"