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Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns : a Mesoamerican Creation Myth

Author: Tonatiuh, Duncan

Follett Number: 1625PH5
Audience: Upper Elementary
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020
Format: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-41974-677-2
ISBN-10: 1-41974-677-4
LCCN: 2019-040894
Dewey: 299.7
Classifications: Nonfiction

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Subjects:
Aztec Mythology
Quetzalcoatl (Mesoamerican Deity)
Includes bibliographical references. "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" -- Provided by publisher.

From the publisher:
In the spirit of Tonatiuh's celebrated book The Princess and the Warrior, this preColumbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, or the Feathered Serpent, 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 they failed. When they grew tired, only one did not give up: 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. Includes an author's note, glossary, and bibliography.

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