The Natural History of the Soul in Ancient Mexico - by Jill Leslie McK Furst & Jill McKeever Furst & Furst (Paperback)

This book provides a comprehensive look at the Precolumbian beliefs of ancient Mesoamerican peoples regarding life, death, body, and soul.

Drawing on linguistic, ethnographic, and iconographic sources, art historian Jill McKeever Furst argues that the Mexica did not rely solely on mental or linguistic constructions to understand their beliefs about the soul but instead turned to their sensory experiences.

The book offers 32 illustrations and provides evidence of similar beliefs in other Uto-Aztecan speakers across North America and Central America, challenging deconstructionist theories that cultural phenomena are purely mental constructs.

This fascinating read is a must-have for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of ancient Mesoamerica.