Mexican and Central American mythology vs The Myths of Mexico & Peru: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Maya mythology, Indians of Mexico, Religion and mythology, Indian mythology, Folklore, Religion
Mexican and Central American mythology
Discusses the religious beliefs and legends of the Mexican and Central American Indians in pre-Hispanic times.
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The Myths of Mexico & Peru
The Myths of Mexico and Peru is a fascinating book that explores the rich mythological traditions of these two South American countries. Written by Lewis Spence, an expert on the folklore and mythology of the Americas,…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Mexican and Central American mythology is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 6 for The Myths of Mexico & Peru.
- The Myths of Mexico & Peru has the widest readership — 153 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Mexican and Central American mythology | The Myths of Mexico & Peru | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 2.7 (19) | 3.3 (153) |
| Hardcover | 2.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| Mexican and Central American mythology | The Myths of Mexico & Peru | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 19 | 153 |
| Editions | 8 | 27 |
| Citations | 22 | — |
| Want to read | 52 | 423 |
| Reading it now | — | 80 |
| Written reviews | 6 | 13 |
| Pages | 141 | 366 |