{"product_id":"encyclopedia-of-mythical-creatures-mesoamerican-south-and-north-american-mythology-an-illustrated-bestiary-of-legendary-beasts-monsters-spirits-9786598808679","title":"Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures - Mesoamerican, South and North American Mythology: An Illustrated Bestiary of Legendary Beasts, Monsters \u0026 Spirits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnveil the Mythology of the Americas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJourney into the sacred temples of Mesoamerica, the mist-shrouded Andes, and the vast forests and plains of North America with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEncyclopedia of Mythical Creatures: Mesoamerican, South and North American Mythology Volume\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This beautifully illustrated bestiary reveals a world where feathered serpents, mountain guardians, cannibal spirits, and shapeshifting tricksters shaped centuries of belief, ritual, and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscover Legendary Beings and Ancient Wonders\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the feathered coils of Quetzalcoatl to the obsidian wings of Itzpapalotl, from the vampiric cries of the Tlahuelpuchi to the thunderous battles of the Thunderbird, each entry explores the origins of myths passed through oral traditions, sacred chants, and ancestral memory. Rooted in the cosmologies of the Aztec, Maya, Inca, and Indigenous nations across the Americas, this volume breathes life into creatures who guarded treasures, punished the wicked, and danced in storm, shadow, and flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaptivating Artwork for Every Creature: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each being is reborn through luminous watercolor illustrations, capturing both their beauty and terror. Scholars, storytellers, and dreamers alike will find inspiration in these pages, where every brushstroke evokes the awe and mystery of lands rich in myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect for Myth Enthusiasts, Historians, and Fantasy Lovers: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether you are delving into Aztec cosmology, Inca mountain lore, or North American spirit-beings, this immersive collection offers a vivid journey through one of the world's most diverse mythic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInside this book, you'll find: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth profiles of legendary beings: Quetzalcoatl, Itzpapalotl, Cipactli, Thunderbird, Wendigo, Sasquatch, Uktena, Qalupalik, and many more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural insights into how myths shaped rituals, taboos, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning illustrations that reveal the wonder and dread of each creature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal for readers interested in\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e Mesoamerican Mythology, South American Folklore, Native American Legends, Mythical Creatures, Mythology Books, Illustrated Bestiaries, Indigenous Beliefs, and Fantasy Art Collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gargoyle Collective\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9786598808679\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.49d","brand":"Ziggy Quinete,Satoshi Watanabe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072283603125,"sku":"9786598808679","price":33.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_1220bee4-2aa5-4a14-aebb-8f97789959f0.jpg?v=1764688362","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/encyclopedia-of-mythical-creatures-mesoamerican-south-and-north-american-mythology-an-illustrated-bestiary-of-legendary-beasts-monsters-spirits-9786598808679","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}