How Long to Read Aztec and Maya Myths

How Long Does it Take to Read Aztec and Maya Myths?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 25 minutes to read Aztec and Maya Myths by Karl Taube

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The myths of the Aztec and Maya derive from a shared Mesoamerican cultural tradition. This is very much a living tradition, and many of the motifs and gods mentioned in early sources are still evoked in the lore of contemporary Mexico and Guatemala. Professor Taube discusses the different sources for Aztec and Maya myths. The Aztec empire began less than 200 years before the Spanish conquest, and our knowledge of their mythology derives primarily from native colonial documents and manuscripts commissioned by the Spanish. The Maya mythology is far older, and our knowledge of it comes mainly from native manuscripts of the Classic period, over 600 years before the Spanish conquest. Drawing on these sources as well as nineteenth- and twentieth-century excavations and research, including the interpretation of the codices and the decipherment of Maya hieroglyphic writing, the author discusses, among other things, the Popol Vuh myths of the Maya, the flood myth of Northern Yucatan, and the Aztec creation myths.

How long is Aztec and Maya Myths?

Aztec and Maya Myths by Karl Taube is 84 pages long, and a total of 21,336 words.

This makes it 28% the length of the average book. It also has 26% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Aztec and Maya Myths Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 56 minutes to read Aztec and Maya Myths aloud.

What Reading Level is Aztec and Maya Myths?

Aztec and Maya Myths is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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