Abstract
Abstract/description:
The article describes Ometéotl as the central symbol of the Mexican religion. The article follows an etymological analysis of the words "ome" - two and "teotl" – god. According to Wierciński this relates to a universally observed primary principle of dualism and dichotomies that constituted a reference point to ideologies of the early societies. This is followed by a discussion of different aspects of this deity. Analogies to different regions of the world like Egypt and China are described. In the end, Wierciński expresses his opinion that some of characteristics of Mesoamerican deities suggest a presence of tendency towards monotheism in the pre-Columbian period.
English abstract/description written by Michał Gilewski
Publisher
Polish Latin American Studies Association
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