Harriet Rohmer Books
Skyworld woman
By Harriet Rohmer, Roger I. Reyes, Mary Anchondo
A bilingual presentation of the myth of the Skyworld woman who was responsible for the creation of man.
Read MoreHow we came to the fifth world
An Aztec myth recounting the creation and destruction of the world by the deities of the four great elements.
Read MoreThe mighty god Viracocha
An Aymara Indian legend relating how Viracocha, the creator of the world, repopulated the world after the great flood of antiquity.
Read MoreThe little horse of seven colors
Retells the story of a boy who achieves happiness and wealth with the help of his magical horse.
Read MoreAtariba & Niguayona
By Harriet Rohmer, Jesus Guerrero Rea, Consuelo Mendez Castillo
A Taino Indian legend about a young boy and his search for the healing caimoni tree.
Read MoreLand of the icy death
Retells the story of Na Ha and how he destroyed the underwater creatures who terrorized the Yahgan Indians.
Read MoreThe treasure of Guatavita
The three-part story of Guatavita's treasure parallels stages of Colombian civilization.
Read MoreLegend of Food Mountain
An Aztec legend recounting how a giant red ant helped the ancient god, Quetzalcoatl, bring corn to the first, hungry people of the earth.
Read MoreHow we came to the fifth world
An Aztec myth recounting the creation and destruction of the world by the deities of the four great elements.
Read More