Aztec & Mesoamerican Myths & Legends: Tales of the Gods of Ancient Mexico

by Donald A. Mackenzie

This deluxe hardback collection brings together the myths and legends of the Aztec and Mesoamerican peoples, beautifully presented with gold cover embossing and printed page edges.

This collectible edition of Donald A. Mackenzie's important work on Meso-American myths is a must for the shelves of anyone interested in folklore or mythology. Mackenzie is fascinated by the similarities found in the mythology of the old and new world and here he traces links that could account for it. From the deities of the Americas to beliefs about indigenous plant life, this fascinating collection will enthrall and enchant.

256 pages, Hardcover

Published November 25, 2025

About the author

Donald Alexander Mackenzie was a Scottish journalist and folklorist and a prolific writer on religion, mythology and anthropology in the early 20th century.

Reviews

[Mitchell Taylor · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am torn on this book.

In truth, this book is an essay that seeks to prove that the world was colonized by the Buddhists, with the evidence being the common trends one sees in mythology and culture.
Now, it isn't "Aztec & Mesamerican Myths and Legends", but I was entertained by it, in the same way one might find entertainment in watching a person who has just had their wisdom teeth removed and is still coming off the drugs.

I do have to give it one star, simply on the principal that I was hoodwinked by the publisher. The cultural comparisons Mackenzie makes are interesting (such as various peoples associating eagles/birds with heavenly being while snakes with evil tricksters) and if you know what it is before going in, I would recommend it.