Myths and legends of Latin America

Latin America is rich in myths and legends. The blending of indigenous cultures, close to nature, Christian cultures with the Spanish and Portuguese conquistadors, and African cultures with the slaves who settled there in large numbers in the 16th and 17th centuries, has created a unique space for the transmission of fantastic tales and stories. With 20 different countries in Latin America, you’ll find 20 myths or legends in this book, plus an extra one as a bonus. But you’ll also find a page devoted to the history of each country, and a page with the 5 most important myths or legends currently told in those countries, to help you better understand the context of each story. We’d like to thank you in advance for every comment you share on this page, which helps us to provide you with even greater reading pleasure.