This new series is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies; each title focuses on one cultural or national mythology and explains how those stories reflect the culture that created them.; This new volume in Lucent's Mythology and Culture Worldwide series looks at the mythology of the Mayan culture, and explains how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented in its treasured stories. Topics covered include creation; This new series from Lucent Books is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies. These books will explain how mythology reflects the culture that created it. Each volume focuses on one cultur