Mesoamerican Myths

Graphic Mythology

by David West, Kate Newport

Mesoamerica provides menacing serpents, superhuman gods, and heroic twins for this spellbinding title that covers myths from Aztec and Mayan cultures. These mesmerizing stories are bookended by front and back matter that introduce characters, explain Mesoamerican mythology, and provide information on other mythical figures whose stories are not told.

Genres: Mythology, History, Graphic Novels

48 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 2005

About the author

David West is a graphic designer, illustrator and author of children's information books. He has produced over 500 titles on subjects ranging from dinosaurs and mythology to technology and science. Some of his best known titles include Brain Surgery for Beginners, 53 1/2 Things that Changed the World and Dinosaurs in My Street.

David went to art school in Kingston-upon-Thames and Harrow, where he specialised in information graphics. He lives in south west London with his wife, two sons, a cat and a goldfish who's over 14 years old.

When he's not illustrating, writing and designing he can be found fishing for salmon in Scottish rivers or painting portraits for fun.

Reviews

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief introduction to Aztec and Mayan mythology with a couple of creation stories and details and information on other mythological deities in the Aztec and Mayan culture. There are serpents, gods, and heroic and magical twins.