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Chocolate: Pathway to the Gods takes readers on a journey through 3,000 years of the history of chocolate. It is a trip filled with surprises. And it is a beautifully illustrated tour, featuring 132 vibrant color photographs and a captivating sixty-minute DVD documentary. Along the way, readers learn about the mystical allure of chocolate for the peoples of Mesoamerica, who were the first to make it and who still incorporate it into their lives and ceremonies today. Although it didn't receive its Western scientific name, Theobroma cacao--"food of the gods"--until the eighteenth century, the cacao tree has been at the center of Mesoamerican mythology for thousands of years. Not only did this "chocolate tree" produce the actual seeds from which chocolate was extracted but it was also symbolically endowed with cosmic powers that enabled a dialogue between humans and their gods. From the pre-Columbian images included in this sumptuous book, we are able to see for ourselves the importance of chocolate to the Maya, Aztecs, Olmecs, Mixtecs, and Zapotecs who grew, produced, traded, and fought over the prized substance. Through archaeological and other ethnohistoric research, the authors of this fascinating book document the significance of chocolate--to gods, kings, and everyday people--over several millennia. The illustrations allow us to envision the many ancient uses of this magical elixir: in divination ceremonies, in human sacrifices, and even in ball games. And as mythological connections between cacao trees, primordial rainforests, and biodiversity are unveiled, our own quest for ecological balance is reignited. In demonstrating the extraordinary value of chocolate in Mesoamerica, the authors provide new reasons--if any are needed--to celebrate this wondrous concoction.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Arizona Press
ISBN-10
0816524645
ISBN-13
9780816524648
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66577491

Product Key Features

Book Title
Chocolate : Pathway to the Gods
Author
Meredith L. Dreiss, Sharon Edgar Greenhill
Format
Compact Disc / Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Archaeology, Specific Ingredients / Chocolate
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Cooking, Social Science

Dimensions

Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
9in
Item Weight
33.2 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Tx817.C4d74 2008
Reviews
"To read Chocolate: Pathway to the Gods is to delve into a rich narration of one of the most marvelous gifts Meso-American cultures have given to the world: the very special delights of chocolate." - Bloomsbury Review, Dreiss and Greenhill have given us an eloquent and beautifully illustrated tribute to chocolate as the sacred "food of the gods". Grounded in the latest scholarship, this book reminds us that in the countries of its origin, chocolate was more than a mere confection. Highly recommended to chocolate lovers everywhere. - Michael Coe, co-author of the True History of Chocolate Chocolate: Pathway to the Gods leads us on a cultural journey through ancient Mesoamerica and in doing so adds flavor and insight into the spirit and soul of chocolate. Chocolate will never taste the same again! - Gary Guittard, owner, Guittard Chocolate Company Dreiss and Greenhill stimulate and delight the mind as chocolate stimulates and delights the palate. A truly satisfying book - and the perfect gift for all your chocolate loving friends. - Jan Goodall, founder, Endangered Species Chocolate Company, "To read Chocolate: Pathway to the Gods is to delve into a rich narration of one of the most marvelous gifts Meso-American cultures have given to the world: the very special delights of chocolate."- Bloomsbury Review "You can't beat this delectable book."- Northwest Explorer, To read Chocolate: Pathway to the Gods is to delve into a rich narration of one of the most marvelous gifts Meso-American cultures have given to the world: the very special delights of chocolate." — Bloomsbury Review
Table of Content
Preface and Acknowledgments 1 Chocolate and the Supernatural Realm: Food of the Gods 2 Chocolate and Ritual in Mesoamerica: F ertility, Life Cycles, and the Soul's Journey 3 Power, Wealth, and Greed: T he Seduction of Cacao 4 Serve Up the Chocolate: D rinks, Vessels, and Glyphs 5 The Healing Powers of Chocolate: F olk Medicine, Nutrition, and Pharmacology 6 Balancing the Cosmos: C hocolate's Role in Rainforest Ecology Notes Bibliography Illustration Credits Index
Copyright Date
2008
Lccn
2008-018868
Dewey Decimal
641.6/37409
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Number of Pages
208 Pages

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