Myth of Quetzalcoatl

Chapter topics include the diverse manifestations of Quetzalcoatl, the god as civilizing hero, interpretations of his role in creation stories and other myths, and a comparative study of Quetzalcoatl as one of the offspring of the Mother Goddess similar to divinities such as Dumuzi, Tammuz, Osiris, Adonis, and Persephone, from other classical cultures.

About the author

Enrique Florescano is director of the National Coordination of Historical Projects, an agency of the National Council of Culture and Arts in Mexico. His many books include Memoria mexicana; Memoria indígena; Etnia, Estado y nación; and La bandera mexicana.

Summary

The author traces the spread of the worship of the Plumed Serpent and the multiplicity of interpretations which surround the god by comparing the Palenque inscriptions, the Vienna Code, the "Historia de los Mexicanos", the "Popul Nuh" and other texts. He also reproduces archaeological evidence.

Product details

• Authors: Enrique Florescano, Enrique (Consejo Nacional) Florescano
• Assisted by: Lisa Hochroth (Translation), Lysa Hochroth (Translation)
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.01.2003
• EAN: 9780801871016
• ISBN: 978-0-8018-7101-6
• No. of pages: 312
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works