Mythology of the Maya and Aztecs: Gods and Supernatural Beings

This book offers an engaging and in-depth introduction to the world of gods and supernatural beings believed in by the ancient Maya and Aztecs. The reconstruction of the mythological beliefs and the pantheon of gods of the ancient Maya is a complex task that historians and archaeologists have been working on for over a hundred years. For the first time in the Russian language, a book is published that provides a general overview of various gods from both the Maya and the Aztecs, as well as examines the transformation of mythological beliefs in the classical and post-classical periods. Some of these beliefs have survived to the present day and find their reflection in modern cults in the territories of Mexico and Guatemala. This edition is aimed at researchers and students interested in history and mythology, as well as a wider audience wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the spirit and culture of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica.