Pre-Columbian Myths and Legends for Kids

Pre-Columbian America was a territory of myths and legends. The various cultures, such as the Mayas, Toltecs, and Incas, left behind a plethora of literature that is now currently available in Pre-Columbian Myths and Legends for Kids.

With seventeen tales by the Totonacs, the Zapotecs, the Mayas, the Olmecs, the Purepecha, and the Incas kids will learn important Pre-Columbian wisdom.

• The Maya legend of why why the Toh Bird lost its beautiful tail.
• You will find the legend of Cacao; discussing the importance of the seeds for Pre-Columbian cultures.
• Read a romantic Maya tale that tourist guides still tell to visitors.

Each story is accompanied by two interesting facts about the culture that created it, helping kids learn about Pre-Columbian America.