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From the earliest times, people have told stories of all-powerful gods and goddesses, mighty spirits and fabulous creatures to explain the mysteries of life. The Mythology of the Americas explores the rich diversity of these legendary themes within North America, Mesoamerica and South America. An instantly accessible A-to-Z format provides concise, easy-to-locate entries on more than 900 key characters, enabling the reader to discover who is who in the mythology of the Americas. This book is a rich source of information for learning about and understanding the myths and religions of the indigenous inhabitants of the American continents.

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David M. Jones obtained a PhD in the Archaeology of the Americas at the University of London, Institute of Archaeology. Dr Jones is co-author of the Blue Guide to Mexico and has written many articles on Mesoamerican and South American art for theMacmillan Dictionary of Art. Brian L. Molyneaux specializes in the human use of the landscape, art and ideology. His research includes many years in northern Canada, recording and studying Algonkian rock art. Dr. Molyneaux is author of The SacredEarth, co-author of Native North America, and editor of The Cultural Life of Images.

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