About this title: Bierhorst traces the principle myths from tribe to tribe in seven carefully mapped regions of South America. This book includes samples from mythological stories and some chapters are devoted to special topics such as myth and politics. Bierhorst introduces readers to the female creators of the northern Andes, the male gods of the Ancient Incas, and the shameless tricksters Sun and Moon. The book includes notes, a pronunciation guide, index, maps, and photos. The new afterword focuses on the durability of Indian mythology and the abundant material increasingly available since the mid 80s. ...
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Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780195146257ISBN:0195146255
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780688067229ISBN:0688067220
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Former owner's address stamp is on the first page. Former owner's seal is impressed on the first three pages. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 269 p. Gods & Heroes of the New World. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780688067229ISBN:0688067220
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library with labels in very good condition. First (blank) page cutoff. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 269 p. Gods & Heroes of the New World. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, New York
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780195146257ISBN:0195146255
Description: Good. No Jacket. 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches. 296pp. Has light wear. Rear upper corner and 1/2 of books pages creased. Internally Clean. Lang: English. Vols: 1, Wt: 1lbs. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow and Company, New York
Date Published: 1988-01-01
Description: Very Good. Hardcover and Dust Jacket are both in Very good condition _NO Marks _ NO Wear _This will be on its way to you TODAY! Email confirmation _ No hassle returns _ all emails answered promptly _ Outstanding Quality, Value, and Service with Always Great Products _ Check our feedback _ We appreciate your business! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780195146257ISBN:0195146255
Description: Very Good. No DJ Issued. Very Good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 296 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. VERY GOOD. Crisp, clean, unread and unmarked paperback with light shelfwear to the covers-VERY NICE! ! read more
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