The new books have reignited my interest of greek mythology and i cant wait to read more. Kinich ahau ahau kin, ah kin the solar god of the yucatan maya. Kinich ahau was a god of the day, who moved across the sky and have become a jaguar at evening to journey by means of the underworld. Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. In norse mythology, gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major norse pantheon. I hope to learn about more to add to my never ending to read list on goodreads. Links to science, art and mythology books for teachers. Jk rowling has said, the books are what they are because she died because i loved her and she died. The library of alexandria is an independent small business publisher. Their believe was that kinich ahau visited the city everyday at noon when the sun was directly above them, then he would come down to earth in the form of a parrot and take the offerings that t he city ga ve him. Thor, odins son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books.
All wikipedia text is available under the terms of the gnu free documentation license search encyclopedia search over one million articles, find something about almost anything. February 15, 2015 by admin on one of my various trips to the mayan ruins at altun ha, i was fortunate to meet, jenivieve august, a local tour guide from the town of rockstone pond. What are good sources to introduce people to mythology. Do we sell kinich ahau graphic novels, books, video or roleplaying games rpg. He was a very important god to the city of itzamal.
She is the grand daughter of one of the two belizeans, who uncovered the jade head at altun ha, while working. Mayan prophecies predicted the return of this mythological figure sometime between 19932012. He is depicted as a middleaged man with an aquiline nose, large square eyes, crosseyed, and a filed incisor in the upper row of teeth. Funny greek mythology memes fit for the gods mythology humor lustige griechische mythologie meme fit funny greek mythology memes fit for the gods funny memes that get it and want you to too. Beyond the gods and goddesses of ancient greek, roman, and norse myths, this book delves into the stories of the australian aborigines, the cherokee, and the. Scandinavian mythology library of the worlds myths and. Their letters, books, and documents tell us about the cultures they discovered. Norse mythology by neil gaiman, the odyssey by homer, mythology by edith hamilton, american gods by neil gaiman. In certain areas of mesoamerica, like yucatan, the maize god is combined with the god of flora, yumil kaxob. Kinich ahau was the sun, and was believed to turn into a jaguar as he went through xibalb a each night. In the classic period, god g is depicted as a middleaged man with an aquiline nose, large square eyes, crosseyed, and a filed incisor in the upper row of teeth.
New book takes fresh look at mayan mythology of kukulkan. Who found the jade head of kinich ahau, at altun ha. I thought i would share the books ive read and am planning to read. The mythology book by dk penguin books new zealand. Edo origin, creation story, myth and history 840 bce. Steele savage a collection of greek and roman myths from various classical sources arranged in section on the gods and early heroes, love and adventure stories, heroes before and during the trojan war, and lesser.
These texts were part of the curriculum at the public school i attended and were used to teach greek mythology. The 10 best norse mythology books norse mythology for. Lots of info on different greek and roman mythology, how they crossover and lots of information on each of. The quiche mayan religious text, the popol vuh, gives one set of names for the gods which the yucatec maya knew by other names.
Jade head national institute of culture and history the mayan god of the sun ancient maya life kinich ahau. The no 1 sunday times and new york times bestseller bestselling and much loved author neil gaiman, whose novel american gods has been adapted into a major television series, brings vividly to life the stories of norse mythology that have inspired his own extraordinary writing in this number one sunday times bestsellerthe great norse myths are woven into the fabric of our. Maya mythology your guide to the gods of mesoamerica. The mayas while the aztec civilization developed in the part of mexico. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, find the best recommendations here. Every morning he would bring the sun up for the mayans and every night bring it down. He is the daytime itzamna sky god and was adopted by rulers and warriors alike. Edo origin myths and history 840 bce 1100 ce part one of two. He was the patron of the day muluc also spelled muluk, and was associated with maya rulers and warriors as well as jaguars. This volume is an important intellectual eventin particular, because of the decisions by the editors to showcase some of the most important anthropological perspectives on this text. Im keeping this list to three books that play on mythology that came out in the last couple of. Gods of jade and shadow by silvia morenogarcia, the storm runner by j.
Get the latest funniest memes and keep up what is going on in the memeosphere. She has a fondness for mythology and is always looking up information online and in books and now she has a book she says is better than what she can find in. Ancient origins articles related to kinich ahau in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. Trying to decide where to start or where to go next from your current position, continue reading the 10 best norse mythology books. In the seven books that make up the chronicles of narnia, lewis creates a viable mythology that stands alone according to his standards, passed down through oral, prophetic, and natural means.
His latest work, norse mythology, contains all three throughout many of the tales. Examining mythology in the chronicles of narnia by c. Kinich ahau kukulkan list of maya gods and supernatural beings mam maya mythology maya civilization maya death gods maya death rituals maya hero twins maya maize god maya moon goddess maya mythology maya priesthood maya religion mesoamerican ballgame mesoamerican creation myths mesoamerican religion mesoamerican world tree middleworld nagual. Folklorist alan dundes defines myth as a sacred narrative that explains how the world and humanity evolved into their present form. Gaiman remains true to the core of the original norse myths, but by infusing his own style into these classic tales, he creates a fun and engaging read that will introduce some readers to the tales of odin, thor, and loki, and will also engage longtime fans of. Hunab ku and occasionally with kinich ahau, the sun god. Kinich ahau would shine in the sky all day before transforming himself into a jaguar at night to pass through xibalba, the mayan underworld. Kinich ahau was also know by the name ah xoc kin, who was associated with poetry and music. Kinich ahau is the 16thcentury yucatec name of the maya sun god, designated as god g when referring to the codices. There are so many books on norse mythology out there, especially at the beginner level, that if you were to make a pile with one copy of each it would probably reach all the way up to asgard itself. Here are some resources for you to get started with.
For official godchecker merch please visit our god shop where a wide range of items are available to buy. My recollection was that the books were centered around a couple of fictional kids who discover mythology or are led to it by uncovering secrets about it. General mythologyedit acquainted with the night by christopher dewdney 2004. More importantly, they taught nobles and others in the civilizations they conquered to use the roman alphabet to write their own history and mythology in their own language. Neil gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major norse pantheon. By far the easiest way to learn more about mythology is to go to your local library and borrow one of their books about mythology. I have finished reading four and have added two more on my to read list. Scandinavian mythology library of the worlds myths and legends davidson, hilda roderick ellis on. In a story in the quiche maya council book called the popol vuh, the hero twins hunaphu and xbalanque transform themselves into the sun and the moon. No wonder the maya are so enigmatic imagine if mankind was wiped out and all a visiting alien had to go on was a couple of harry potter books, half a telephone directory and a superman comic. Reworking fairy tales and mythology is nothing new in young adult fiction. But whatever it is that draws you to greek mythology, youll probably find at least a book or two on this list that fits what youre looking for. In norse mythology is same like our hindu mythology in hindu mythology we have kamadeva is god of love same like freya is goddess of love in norse mythology freya freya and the necklace by james doyle penrose 1890 freya old norse freya, lad.
From immortal gods and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books for kids are filled with action, drama, and adventure. You can find a twist on about any sort of tale your heart imagines from any and all corners of the world. Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning. In mayan mythology, kinich ahau was a solar deity and father of itzamna. Unfortunately their books were unspeakably fragile and only four precious volumes have survived the ravages of time for us to consult. Does not take a when following ki, i, kei, and hei. Celtic mythology is the mythology of celtic polytheism, the religion of the iron age celts. Kinich ahau the maya god of the sun maya mythology. To purchase such goodies we suggest you try amazon, ebay or other reputable online stores. For celts in close contact with ancient rome, such as the gauls and celtiberians, their mythology did not survive the roman empire, their subsequent conversion to christianity and the loss of. The egyptian version, which later formed the basis of genesis in the bible, is that the. Windows to the universe, a project of the national earth science teachers association, is sponsored in part is sponsored in part through grants from federal agencies nasa and noaa, and partnerships with affiliated organizations, including the american geophysical union, the howard hughes medical institute, the earth system information. This will perhaps be taken as a provocation by philosophers, but for me, the strength of this project lies both in its teaching and in its content.
Change of kinich ahau s patronage of kings the association of kinich ahau with kings changed over time. This trilogy is a modernday persephone retelling with all of the frothy drama youd expect in a supernatural romance, and cheekily combines the troubles of life in the underworld with the everyday trials and tribulation of being a teenager. We highly encourage you to do a little bit of background reading with your children. Like other iron age europeans, the early celts maintained a polytheistic mythology and religious structure. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. In the classic period, god g is depicted as a middleaged man with an aquiline nose, large square eyes, crosseyed, and a. Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc. Welcome to the site, and welcome to the interesting world of mythology.