The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun - A Mayan Tale of Ecstasy, Time, and Finding One's True Form (Paperback)

Author and illustrator Martin Prechtel is internationally known for his explorations of ancient folklore and uncovering the lessons therein for modern readers. In "The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun," he revives a hitherto unknown Guatemalan Tzutujil Mayan tale of the beginnings of the world with a poetic retelling of the story, 28 evocative drawings, and a critical analysis that both enlightens and entertains. Having lived with the Mayans and learned their language, Prechtel authoritatively retells the powerful tale of the Tall Girl who weaves the world in a loom, her parents the Sun and the Moon who repudiate her suitors, and the mysterious man who disguises himself as a hummingbird to lure her away. Prechtel expands this archetypal story with five layers of commentary, each teasing out a different wisdom and revealing its relevance to the world today.

General

Imprint:	North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2005
First published:	August 2005
Authors:	Martin Prechtel
Illustrators:	Martin Prechtel
Dimensions:	228 x 153 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	164
ISBN-13:	978-1-55643-600-0
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > General Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > General
LSN:	1-55643-600-9
Barcode:	9781556436000

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