Explores the history of the Aztecs with myths and stories like "The creation of the fifth humans" and "Finding their true home."

The importance of mythology -- Who were the Aztecs? -- An Aztec empire -- The shape of Aztec society -- A bewildering variety of spirits -- Serving the gods -- Stories and myths -- The creation of the fifth humans -- The gifts of the gods -- The Mexica god Huitzilpochtli -- Finding their true home -- The Aztec world ends -- Glossary -- Aztec writing and texts -- Further information -- Selected bibliography -- Quotation citations.