Fallen From Heaven

Discover "Fallen From Heaven" by Nicholas Griffiths, published by Cambridge University Press in 2024. This compelling hardback edition spans 356 pages and challenges the widely held apotheosis myth, which suggests that Indigenous peoples in the Americas revered Europeans as divine beings during the early modern era. Griffiths skillfully debunks this misconception, offering a fresh perspective that is both accessible and engaging. This book is a must-read for students and scholars interested in European expansion, colonialism, Native American history, the evolution of myths, and the intriguing world of shamanism. Dive into a thought-provoking analysis that reshapes our understanding of historical interactions and cultural perceptions.