Publisher's Synopsis
""The Names of the Gods in the Kiche Myths: Central America"" is a book written by Daniel G. Brinton that explores the mythology of the K'iche' people of Central America. The K'iche' were one of the major indigenous groups in the region and their mythology is rich and diverse, with a pantheon of gods and goddesses that played important roles in their culture and daily life.The book focuses on the names of these deities and their significance in K'iche' mythology. Brinton examines the origins of the names, their meanings, and the roles that each god or goddess played in K'iche' society. He also explores the connections between K'iche' mythology and other Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Aztecs and Mayans.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the mythology and history of Central America, as well as those studying anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. It provides a comprehensive overview of the K'iche' pantheon and sheds light on the rich cultural heritage of this ancient people.Read Before The American Philosophical Society, November 4, 1881.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
