The legend of Lord Eight Deer

By John M. D. Pohl

Subjects: Folklore, mexico, Juvenile literature, Legends, mexico, Kings and rulers, Indians of Mexico, Indians of mexico, folklore, Legends, Folklore, Mixtec Indians

Description: Relates the tale of a powerful conqueror and hero who ruled over the Mixtec people of the Mexican state of Oaxaca between 1063 and 1115. Includes information on how the codices containing the story were deciphered.