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The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun

A Mayan Tale of Ecstasy, Time, and Finding One's True Form

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The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun

By: Martín Prechtel
Narrated by: Martín Prechtel
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About this listen

Author and illustrator Martín Prechtel is internationally known for his explorations of ancient folklore and uncovering the lessons therein for modern readers. In The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun, he revives a hitherto unknown Guatemalan Tzutujil Mayan tale of the beginnings of the world with a poetic retelling of the story and a critical analysis that both enlightens and entertains. Having lived with the Mayans and learned their language, Prechtel authoritatively retells the powerful tale of the Tall Girl who weaves the world in a loom, her parents the Sun and the Moon who repudiate her suitors, and the mysterious man who disguises himself as a hummingbird to lure her away. Prechtel expands this archetypal story with five layers of commentary, each teasing out a different wisdom and revealing its relevance to the world today.

 Customs & Traditions Social Sciences Tradition Maya Civilization Ancient History

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Critic reviews

"Magical yet profoundly political, The Disobedience of the Daughter of the Sun returns us to our indigenous beginnings, re-connecting us to our original human form. In these genetically engineered times, nothing could be more revolutionary."-Michael Brownstein, author of World on Fire
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I have listened to this story three times and every new listen is like a different book. I haven't made it to the end yet (maybe once but that was tall boy and his grandeur outlook) Martin gives instructions how to read this book.
For me it has planted Seeds of strategies and hopes of Loves winding way out of this mess we find ourselves in.
Thank you Martin for sharing these precious stories

Cherished Words held near to my Heart

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