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Indian Tribes and Languages of Mexico
This is an index to the Native American language and cultural information on our website pertaining to Mexican tribes.
Some pages contain more information than others. If you belong to an indigenous tribe of Mexico that is not currently
listed on this page and you would like to see it here, please
contact us about contributing information to our
site.
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The original inhabitants of the area that is now Mexico include:
Recommended books about Mexican Indian languages and cultures:
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The Mesoamerican Indian Languages:
Mexican Indian linguistic reference from the Cambridge Language Surveys.
Mesoamerican Voices: Native Language Writings from Colonial Mexico, Yucatan, and Guatemala:
Book of folklore and traditional narratives in the original languages of Mexico, with English translation.
Mexican Indian Costumes:
Photography book featuring the traditional dress of many different Mexican tribes.
Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico 
Mesoamerican Mythology Myths of Ancient Mexico:
Mythology of Mexico and Central America:
Books about the myths and legends of the Mexican Indians.
Indian Women of Early Mexico:
An interesting collection of essays about Mexican Native American women in colonial times.
Mexico Indian Folk Designs: 252 Motifs from Textiles:
Art book presenting illustrations of traditional designs from indigenous Mexican tribes.
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Other resources about American Indian history, culture and society in Mexico:
Ethnologue Report for Mexico:
Demographic information about the Indian languages of Mexico.
Mexican Languages By Population of Speakers:
A list of the most spoken languages of Mexico.
Indigenous Languages of Mexico:
Online dictionary files for several Mexican Indian languages.
Bible Verses in Mexican Languages:
Translations of Biblical passages into several indigenous languages of Mexico.
Indigenous Peoples of Mexico:
Article on Mexican Indian history.
The Myths of Mexico and Peru:
Online collection of Native Mexican legends.
Native American Nations in Mexico:
Overview of the largest groups of Mexican Indians.
Native Middle America:
Articles on Mesoamerican and Central American history and culture.
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