The legend of Lord Eight Deer : an epic of ancient Mexico / retold and illustrated by John M.D. Pohl.

Author
Pohl, John M. D. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2002.
Description
63 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 29 cm

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    Summary note
    Relates the tale of a powerful conqueror and hero who ruled over the Mixtec people of the Mexican state of Oaxaca between 1063 and 1115. Includes information on how the codices containing the story were deciphered.
    Contents
    • Introduction: The War that Came from Heaven
    • Cast of Characters
    • The Legend of Lord Eight Deer
    • Eight Deer and the Priestess of the Dead
    • Queen Six Monkey
    • Eight Deer Returns
    • Assassination
    • The Ball Game
    • Journey to the Oracle of the Sun
    • Vengeance
    • The Final Battle
    • The Death of Eight Deer and the Legacy He Left
    • The Story Behind the Story.
    ISBN
    • 0195140192 ((lib. bdg ; : alk. paper))
    • 9780195140194 ((lib. bdg ; : alk. paper))
    • 0195140206 ((alk. paper))
    • 9780195140200 ((alk. paper))
    LCCN
    2001031406
    OCLC
    47054677
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