Mesoamerican Mythology: Research Starters Topics

Mesoamerican Mythology: Research Starters Topics

The word myth is derived from the Greek work mythos, meaning “speech” and “discourse,” and then evolved to mean “legend” or “fable.” While there is no uniform definition of myth, there are many kinds, including creation myths, flood myths, myths of nation and races, and myths of the future. There are numerous Research Starter articles related to Mesoamerican mythology. The list below includes the most relevant Research Starter items.

Aztec Creation Myth

Cihuacóatl as Warrior

Hunahpú and Xbalanqué

Legend of the Fifth Sun (Mesoamerican myth)

The Azteca

The Birth of the War God (Aztec myth)

The Creation of Music (Mesoamerican myth)

The Lords of Xibalba (Mayan myth)

The Maya Creation Myth