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CD8b Virtual Storytime

Popol Wuj Pa Ya Bätsi

Popol Wuj Pa Ya Batsi (Popol Vuh for Children) by Bernando Govea and Daniel Silva

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Popol Wuj Pa Ya Bätsi (Popol Wuh for Children)

Popol Wuj Pa Ya Bätsi is a collection of stories about history of Mexico, in precolumbian times, particularly the Mayah Quiché people. Some stories included in the book are Life was hidden on the water , The creation of the animals , and Holi, holiday, huki, huki: the attack of the pots and the dogs . It is written in three languages, Spanish, Otomi and English. There are many rich illustrations in the book. They are all illustrated using indigenous illustrations from Mexico. The three stories I will read from the book are "La vida estaba oculta sobre el aqua y bajo plumas", "La creación de los animales. ", and lastly Joli, joli, juki, juki: el ate de las ollas y de los perros."

 

Bernando Govea

Daniel Silva