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Bierhorst traces the principle myths from tribe to tribe in seven carefully mapped regions of South America. This book includes samples from mythological stories and some chapters are devoted to special topics such as myth and politics. Bierhorst introduces readers to the female creators of the northern Andes, the male gods of the Ancient Incas, and the shameless tricksters Sun and Moon. The book includes notes, a pronunciation guide, index, maps, and photos. The new afterword focuses on the durability of Indian mythology and the abundant material increasingly available since the mid 80s. Bierhorst offers new information on previously obscure tribes on the mythological map.

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• Full title: Mythology of South America with a new afterword
• Author: John Bierhorst
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 290
• EAN: 9780195146257
• ISBN: 0195146255
• ID: 04515371
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
• Weight: 420 g
• Dimensions: 165 × 236 × 15 mm
• Date of publishing: 19. September 2002

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