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Handbook of Mesoamerican Mythology
by Kay Almere Read ; Jason J. Gonzalez
ISBN: 0874369983
ISBN-13: 9780874369984
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Abc-Clio Inc
Published date: 2000
Size: 7.25 x 10.25 inches
Weight: 1.75 pounds
Pages: 225
Publisher's Notes
Examines Mesoamerican mythmakers and cultural history, mythic timelines, deities, themes, and concepts.
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Handbook of Mesoamerican Mythology (World Mythology Ser.)
Read, Kay Almere; Gonzalez, Jason J
Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.: A B C-CLIO, Incorporated, 2000. Very nice clean copy. no real defect of note. Divided into four sections -- an introduction to the Mesoamerican mythmakers and Mesoamerican cultural history by period; mythic timelines; deities, themes and concepts; and annotated print and nonprint resources. 335 pages. Indexed.. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No DJ, as Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information)
Offered by Garrison House Books (United States)
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Handbook of Mesoamerican Mythology (World Mythology)
Kay Read, Jason Gonzalez
ABC-CLIO. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Handbook of Mesoamerican Mythology
Read, Kay Almere and Gonzalez, Jason J
Santa Barbara: ABC Clio, 2000 vii-xvii; 335pp; b/w illustrations; glossary, index and reference list; laminated pictorial boards, no d/j, fine copy.. Laminated Hardback. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information)
Offered by Baggins Book Bazaar Ltd (United Kingdom)
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