The gods of Mexico
Lewis Spence, the Scottish journalist and scholar of mythology, published The Gods of Mexico in 1923 as a study of the religion of the peoples of ancient Mexico, especially the Aztecs. He discusses the antiquity, sources and origins of Mexican religion, its roots in the worship of the forces of growth and in fetishes, and then describes the gods one by one: Huitzilopochtli, Tezcatlipoca, Quetzalcoatl, Tlaloc and the many deities of rain, maize, fire, death and the stars, with their myths, festivals, priests and rites, including human sacrifice. Drawing on the Spanish chroniclers and the native codices, the book is a detailed survey of a complex religious world. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The gods of Mexico
The gods of Mexico by Lewis Spence can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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The first chapter of The gods of Mexico is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The gods of Mexico in the public domain?
Yes. The gods of Mexico by Lewis Spence is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The gods of Mexico?
About 9 h 01 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The gods of Mexico?
The gods of Mexico by Lewis Spence is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
