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Native American Religions of Central and South America

Lawrence Sullivan

Paperback 2000-03-01

Publisher Description

This text provides descriptions and interpretations of religious ideas, its aim is to illustrate something of the range of religious beliefs and practices through cases that are exemplary. The first part describes the religious views of the Aztec, Maya and Inca, dating to the time before contact with Europeans. The rest of the text treats contemporary cases from the major cultural-geographic areas of Latin America. Whether the focus is on myth, architecture, ritual celebrations or shamanic practice, each essay provides a religious profile of the culture in question.

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Publisher Description

This text provides descriptions and interpretations of religious ideas, its aim is to illustrate something of the range of religious beliefs and practices through cases that are exemplary. The first part describes the religious views of the Aztec, Maya and Inca, dating to the time before contact with Europeans. The rest of the text treats contemporary cases from the major cultural-geographic areas of Latin America. Whether the focus is on myth, architecture, ritual celebrations or shamanic practice, each essay provides a religious profile of the culture in question.

Koorong Code147379
ISBN0826411193
EAN9780826411198
Pages286
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryWorld Religions
PublisherBloomsbury Continuum Publishing Group
Publication DateMar 2000
Dimensions29 x 144 x 216mm
Weight0.699kg