this volume covers the myths of the great Inca, Maya, and Aztec empires, as well as the stories of other, lesser-known but equally important cultures, such as the Olmec. A brief introductory chapter gives readers an overview of the history of South and Meso-American peoples. Entries describe and explain the significance of each subject and, for characters, tell the stories surrounding them. Fully cross-referenced, the volume provides fascinating insight into the cultures that inhabited South and Meso-America.