by Gerson, Mary-Joan
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Barefoot Books, (Cambridge, Mass. : ) Physical details: 64 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. Subject(s): Tales -- Mexico. | Folklore -- Mexico. --Women -- Mexico. Year : 2001
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01. English Non Fiction
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Retold by Mary-Joan Gerson ; illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez.
Rosha and the Sun --
The Hungry Goddess --
The Legend of Tangu Yuh --
Why the Moon is Free --
Green Bird --
Blancaflor --
The Virgin of Guadalupe --
Malintzin of the Mountain. A collection of folktales from various cultures in Mexico, all focusing on the important roles of women, such as Rosha, a young girl who rescues the sun; the goddess Tangu Yuh; Kesne, a Zapotec princess; and the Virgin Mary.