maya mythology

Profiles the art, mythology, and civilization of the Mayas and studies the various themes that were portrayed in their art.

Presents a sequel to "Domain" based on the Mayan Popul Vulmyth, in which twins Jacob and Immanuel, born with post human genes, join together to resurrect their father, Michael, who was working to halt the alien Armageddon predicted for 2012, and defeat their evil counterpart Lilith, who yearns to open the gates of Hell.

Provides an overview of the religions, customs, gods, and legends of the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas of Central and South America and includes a selection of myths from each society.

Discusses the mythology of ancient Mesoamerica by looking at how these stories helped people in ancient Mesoamerica interpret their world.

Provides an overview of Mesoamerican myths, placing each myth within the contexts of the social, economic, religious, and cultural beliefs that shaped it and offering information on ancient Mesoamerican culture.

Retells several significant ancient Maya myths; and provides background information which describes the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the Mayan people.

A graphic novel adaptation of the Mayan myth in which Hunahpu and Xbalanque, twins blessed with special powers by the gods, are challenged to a game of Pok-Ta-Pok by the rulers of the land of the dead.

Profiles the myths of the ancient Aztecs and Maya and discusses how those myths became the basis of their religion, where the myths originated, what each myth means, and other related topics.

Presents a selection of myths from Mexico, Peru, and the Maya people, and explores the meaning and significance of mythology in those cultures.

Provides brief background information on Mesoamerican religion and features three of the region's myths: the Mayan tale of the hero twins and two Aztec stories about the creation of the world, sun, moon, and human beings. Presented in comic book form.