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  • Mesoamerican Mythology

  • A Captivating Guide to Maya Mythology, Aztec Mythology, Inca Mythology, and Central American Myths
  • By: Matt Clayton
  • Narrated by: Randy Whitlow
  • Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (56 ratings)

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Mesoamerican Mythology

By: Matt Clayton
Narrated by: Randy Whitlow
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Publisher's summary

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Inca myths, then pay attention....

This audiobook includes four captivating manuscripts:

  • Maya Mythology: Captivating Maya Myths of Gods, Goddesses and Legendary Creatures
  • Aztec Mythology: Captivating Aztec Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures
  • Inca Mythology: Captivating Inca Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures
  • Central American Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Mexico and Central America

In the first part of this audiobook, you'll find the following Maya myths and topics covered:

  • Two creation myths
  • Rabbit gets his drink
  • And many more!

In the second part of this audiobook, you'll find the following Aztec myths and topics covered:

  • The legend of the suns
  • The deeds of Mixcoatl
  • The origin of maize and the creation of pulque
  • Huemac plays the ball game
  • And many more!

In the third part of this audiobook, you'll find the following Inca myths and topics covered:

  • Stories of the gods
  • Inca political myths
  • Five Andean folktales and an Inca play
  • And much, much more!

In the fourth part of this audiobook, you'll find the following Central American myths and topics covered:

  • Olocupinele creates the world (Dule/Cuna, Panama)
  • The king of the Peccaries (Bribri, Costa Rica)
  • How opossum stole fire (Mazatec, Mexico)
  • Uncle rabbit and uncle tiger (Nicaragua)
  • And much, much more!

So if you want to learn more about these four mythologies, listen to this audiobook!

©2019 Matt Clayton (P)2019 Matt Clayton
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Simple and Concise

This book presents a representation of different myths and fables from different areas of Central America and Mexico. The stories are relayed simply and concisely.

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Relatable

Like all Captivating History books, the writing is nearly conversational between the author and the listener. The analysis is unique and the facts fascinating and worthy of serious reflection in the 21st century. Highly recommended to anyone with an interest in the history of the Americas.

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Good One

This is a well written easy to comprehend book on the Mayan, Aztecs, and Incas mythologies. It kind of feels like you are listening to cliff notes for an exam but adds a significant amount of detail to the topics. I recommend it.

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Recommended

It was exactly what I wanted and was a great addition to my ancient American history collection. Would recommend for someone interested in Mesoamerican mythology.

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Mesoamerican Mythology

If you are looking for an excellent explanation of the history of Mesoamerican Mythology, this is an excellent choice. I listen to it and learned a great amount of information. I highly recommend this book.

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Very good book.

I loved this book. The stories were very interesting and the narration was great!
I think this is a great way to tap into the beautiful ancient culture of our ancestors.
Thank you!

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Good Starting Point

It is overwhelming in detail thus allowing you to discover other books on the topics. If you are just starting to learn about Maya Mythology, Aztec Mythology, Inca Mythology, and Central American Myths then this book is a good starting point.

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This book is excellent.

This book is excellent. I learned so much from it. I can't wait for the next book. Learning is fun again. I loved it. This book is excellent. I learned so much from it. I can't wait for the next book. Learning is fun again. I loved it.

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Horrible pronouncing of names

the excellent scholarship is spit upon, it seems, by the horrible pronunciation of the characters by the narrator. Like trying to appreciate a lovely aria whilst someone backstage can’t stop coughing. Arghhhhhn

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Liked It

Most books show the Mesoamericans as a unified people, this book dispels that notion with a clearer picture of how they were organized. From the beginning, through the rise, and then, the defeat of the last great leader. This book is a piece of great information as well as a great source of entertainment.

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