Lord of the Dawn: The Legend of Quetzalcóatl

Lord of the Dawn: The Legend of Quetzalcóatl

The legend of QuetzalcÃ³atl is the enduring epic myth of Mesoamerica. The gods create the universe, but man must carefully tend to the harmony of the world. Without spiritual attention to harmony, chaos may reign, destroying the universe and civilization.

The ancient Mexicans, like other peoples throughout the world, wrestled with ideas and metaphors by which to know the Godhead and developed their own concepts about their relationship to the universe. QuetzalcÃ³atl came to the Toltecs to teach them art, agriculture, peace, and knowledge. He was a redeemer god, and his story inspires, instructs, and entertains, as do all the great myths of the world.

Now available in paperback, the Lord of the Dawn is Anayaâ€™s exploration of the cosmology and the rich and complex spiritual thought of his Native American ancestors. The story depicts the daily world of man, the struggle between the peacemakers and the warmongers, and the world of the gods and their role in the life of mankind.

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
Rudolfo Anaya, widely acclaimed as one of the founders of modern Chicano literature, is professor emeritus of English at the University of New Mexico. He is best known for the classic Bless Me Ultima.
Country USA
Manufacturer University of New Mexico Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-01-19
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	University of New Mexico Press
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2012-01-19
Format	Kindle eBook

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