​Andrés Henestrosa (1906-2008), a universal Oaxacan, lived, thought and dreamed in his mother tongue, Zapotec, until he was 15 years old. Already in full command of the Spanish language while studying in Mexico City and with the patronage and guidance of Antonieta Rivas Mercado, he took on the task of writing the myths and legends of his land and thus his first book was conceived in 1929: Los hombres que dispersó la danza (The men who dispersed the dance). The historical and literary value is undeniable, but the cadence of the indigenous feeling translated into Spanish is palpable in each story. He also provides a theory on the meaning of the theogonies of his region. Behind the freshness of his narration beats a proud nobility of his indigenous condition. In this special edition, translated for the first time into English, the universe of his words is accompanied by the drawings of Francisco Toledo, also of Zapotec origin, from the same region as Henestrosa, who adds a visual story with his imagination and mastery. The photographs included by Graciela Iturbide strengthen the very special universe of this region.