Handbook of Mesoamerican Mythology - (Handbooks of World Mythology) Annotated by Kay Almere Read & Jason J Gonzalez (Hardcover)

About the Book

Critically acclaimed introduction of broad scope to the myths of Mesoamerica from ancient times to the present.

• Bibliography of print and nonprint sources for further research
• Introduction placing mythology in social and historical context

Book Synopsis

Review Quotes

"Because the myths of Mesoamerica receive only cursory treatment in omnibus mythology sources . . . this handbook, the product of an uncommon mother-and-son scholarly collaboration, will enrich reference collections in public and academic libraries." --Booklist

"A user-friendly reference on a complex subject, the Handbook is recommended for all secondary, public, and academic libraries." --Library Journal

"[A] fascinating introduction to Mesoamerican mythology." --American Reference Books Annual

"Focusing more on broad themes than subtle nuances, this handbook is recommended for all academic libraries." --Choice

About the Author

Kay Almere Read is associate professor of comparative religion at DePaul University, Chicago, IL.

Jason González is a graduate student of anthropology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL.