The Bearded White God of Ancient America: The Legend of Quetzalcoatl

ISBN: 1555177476

Author: Hemingway, Donald W.

Condition: New

In the ancient history of Latin America, myths and legends abound of the visitation of Quetzalcoatl, often referred to as The Bearded White God.The Bearded White God of Ancient America relives and explains Cortez stunning conquest of the vast Aztec empire in the context of the Quetzalcoatl myths and legends. This book gives you a great source for the ancient Latin American Quetzalcoatl myths and legendsfrom the rare remaining writings of the great Aztec and Incan empires to the writings of the early Spanish colonial priests, soldiers, and colonists who had access to those original native writings not destroyed in the conquest.The Bearded White God of Ancient America concludes with an intriguing study of the Quetzalcoatl myths in the context of LDS theology.Key Features:* Addresses the following questions about the legend of Quetzalcoatl: Who was he? When did he appear? Where did he come from? Why did he come? What did he teach? Where did he go?* A great source for the ancient Latin American Quetzalcoatl myths and legends.* Concludes with an intriguing study of the Quetzalcoatl myths in the context of LDS theology.