Feathered serpent and the five suns : a Mesoamerican creation myth /
Feathered serpent & the 5 suns
Duncan Tonatiuh.
- 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
This pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica, and his quest to create humankind. The gods tried to make humans during each sun, or age, but each time failed. So when they grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcoatl, also called the Feathered Serpent. Determined, the Feathered Serpent embarks on a dangerous journey full of fearsome foes and harsh elements, facing each trial with wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness before confronting his final challenge at Mictlan, the underworld.