Lectures on the origin and growth of religion as illustrated by the native religions of Mexico and Peru / delivered at Oxford and London, in April and May, 1884 by Albert Réville ; translated by Philip H. Wicksteed.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Réville, Albert, 1826-1906.

Contributor:

Wicksteed, Philip H. (Philip Henry), 1844-1927.

Series:

Hibbert lectures (London, England) ; 1884.

The Hibbert lectures ; 1884

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indian mythology--Mexico.

Indian mythology.

Mexico.

Indian mythology--Peru.

Peru.

Indios de Perú--Religión y mitología.

Local Subjects:

Indios de Perú--Religión y mitología.

Physical Description:

x, 256 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

London : Williams and Norgate, 1884.

Contents:

Introduction. Central America and Mexico, their common bases of civilization and religion

The deities and myths of Mexico

The sacrifices, sacerdotal and monastic institutions, eschatology and cosmogony of Mexico

Peru: its civilization and constitution; the legend of the Incas: their policy and history

The fall of the Incas; Peruvian mythology; priesthood

Peruvian cultus and festivals; morals and the future life; conclusions.

Notes:

Errata page tipped in between pages 16 and 17.

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Some pages unopened.

Other Format:

Online version: Réville, Albert, 1826-1906. Lectures on the origin and growth of religion as illustrated by the native religions of Mexico and Peru.

OCLC:

2732925