legends

A collection of one hundred Latin American folk tales taken from the Hispanic and Indian traditions.

"... author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's ... legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Iztafell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side"--Provided by publisher.

While Naraku and Midoriko seek to capture Koga and Kohaku and rip the Shikon Jewel shards out of their bodies, Inuyasha and the gang stumble across a sword with intriguing powers.

The search for the final shard of the Shikon Jewel leads Inuyasha and the gang to a mountain fortress, but only the dead may enter.

Contains eighteen, chronologically arranged legends that explore the cultural and historical heritage of Spain; presented in English with the Spanish translation on facing pages. Includes a vocabulary list.

Contains sixteen well-known legends drawn from approximately 1,500 years of Mexican history and mythology, presented in English with the Spanish translation on facing pages, and includes a bilingual vocabulary list.

Contains sixteen short stories from the Spanish-speaking cultures of Latin America, presented in English with the Spanish translation on facing pages, and includes a bilingual vocabulary list.

Presents an introduction to myths and legends from around the world.

Contains sixteen short stories from the Spanish-speaking cultures of Latin America, presented in English with the Spanish translation on facing pages, and includes a bilingual vocabulary list.

Contains sixteen well-known legends drawn from approximately 1,500 years of Mexican history and mythology, presented in English with the Spanish translation on facing pages, and includes a bilingual vocabulary list.