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The Honey Jar gathers the ancient stories that Rigoberta Menchú’s grandparents told her in childhood, set against the backdrop of Maya cosmology and everyday life. Through narratives of the Sun, Moon, gods, and creatures—monkeys, deer, weasels—these tales explain natural phenomena and the spirit world, portraying how every being bears a soul. The volume, translated into English from Spanish, offers a youthful perspective on Maya mythology, complemented by lively, weaving‑inspired illustrations by Domi that evoke the patterns and colors of traditional Maya crafts.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Rigoberta Menchú
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