Aztec antichrist: performing the apocalypse in early colonial Mexico
Date
2022
Authors
Leeming, Ben, author
University Press of Colorado, Institute for Mesoamerican Studies, publisher
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Abstract
In Aztec Antichrist, Ben Leeming presents a transcription, translation, and study of two Nahuatl Antichrist plays that are likely the earliest surviving presentations of the Antichrist legend in the Americas, and possibly the earliest surviving play scripts in the whole of the New World in any language.--Provided by publisher.
Description
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.
Subject
Nahuatl drama -- 16th century -- History and criticism
Nahuatl drama -- 16th century -- Translations into English
Antichrist -- Drama
Indigenous peoples -- Religious life -- Mexico
Indians of Mexico -- Religion
Syncretism (Religion)