Feathered serpent and the five suns : a Mesoamerican creation myth /
"This pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica, and his quest to create humankind. The gods tried to make humans during each sun, or age, but each time failed. So when they grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzal...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Abrams Books for Young Readers,
[2020]
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| Summary: | "This pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica, and his quest to create humankind. The gods tried to make humans during each sun, or age, but each time failed. So when they grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcoatl, also called the Feathered Serpent. Determined, the Feathered Serpent embarks on a dangerous journey full of fearsome foes and harsh elements, facing each trial with wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness before confronting his final challenge at Mictlan, the underworld. With his instantly recognizable, acclaimed art style and grand storytelling, Tonatiuh recounts a dazzling creation tale of epic proportions"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781419746772 1419746774 |