Myths and Legends of Central and South America.

Myths and Legends of Central and South America. - Chicago, IL : World Book, a Scott Fetzer company, 2015. - 64 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm. - Famous myths and legends of the world . - Famous myths and legends of the world. .

Workd Book -- Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index.

The Heavenly Twins -- The world of the Heavenly Twins -- Vucub Caquix and the hero twins -- The world of Vucub Caquix -- The creation of corn people -- The world of Huracán -- Pachacamac sends the Inca -- The world of the Inca -- Coniraya and the animals -- The world of Coniraya -- Kononatoo and the hole in the sky -- The world of the Warao -- The first death of Ári and his resurrection -- The world of the Bororo -- Kuat and the birds -- The world of the Kamayurá -- Stealing fire from jaguar -- The world of the wichá -- The creation of the universe -- The world of the Mapuche -- Deities of Central and South America.

"Myths and legends from Central and South America. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--

Ages 5-11

9780716626282


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F 1219.76.R45 / .M999 2015