A Penitential Rite Of The Ancient Mexicans

In this pioneering study of ancient Mesoamerican religion and culture, Nuttall reconstructs the complex Penitential Rite of the Mexica people, the pre-Columbian predecessors of the Aztecs. Through her meticulous analysis of surviving texts and artifacts, Nuttall decodes the intricate symbolism and ritual of this little-known but fascinating ceremony. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of indigenous Mesoamerica. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: Zelia Nuttall
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 44 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1021145769
• | ISBN-13: 9781021145765