Author

Publication

1996-10-29 - Riverhead Hardcover

Language

English

Word Count

57,500 words, Guess

Page Count

230 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL8737729M
  • ISBN-139781573220293
  • ISBN-101573220299
  • OCLC Control Number34943292
  • Library of Congress Control Number96025860
and 2 more
  • Goodreads1292061
  • LibraryThing1029364

Classifications

  • LCCBT660.G8 G59 1996

Description

The first book of its kind, Goddess of the Americas is a prismatic exploration of the mother goddess, the Virgin of Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico, protector of the downtrodden - a perfect fusion of Aztec, indigenous, Catholic, and folkloric world traditions, who made her first miraculous appearance on American soil in 1531. Through a variety of forms - original essays, historical writings, fiction, drama, and poetry - the illustrious contributors to this volume examine the impact this potent deity has had on the history of Mexico, its people, politics, religion, art, and literature, and her influence beyond that country, in Latin America, North America, and Europe.

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Other Editions

  • Goddess of the AmericasHardcoverRiverhead Hardcover1996-10-29

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