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The ancient Aztecs and Maya, and the cultures that preceded them, had a complex and colorful mythology. According to one Aztec myth, for instance, the sun needs sustenance from human blood and hearts in order to rise and set. In a Maya creation myth, humans come into being after the gods shed their blood onto corn created from bones. In many of these ancient cultures, real bloodletting and sacrifice was part of their ceremonial life.These fantastic stories are captures in Gods of Sun & Sacrifice: Aztec and Maya Myth.

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Gods of Sun and Sacrifice, Tony Allan

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1997
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Titre
Gods of Sun and Sacrifice
Langue
Anglais
Auteurs
Tony Allan
Publié
1997
Format
rigide
Pages
144
ISBN10
0705435431
ISBN13
9780705435437
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The ancient Aztecs and Maya, and the cultures that preceded them, had a complex and colorful mythology. According to one Aztec myth, for instance, the sun needs sustenance from human blood and hearts in order to rise and set. In a Maya creation myth, humans come into being after the gods shed their blood onto corn created from bones. In many of these ancient cultures, real bloodletting and sacrifice was part of their ceremonial life.These fantastic stories are captures in Gods of Sun & Sacrifice: Aztec and Maya Myth.