The book "Lectures on the Origin and Development of Religion Illustrated by the Native Religions of Mexico and Peru" by Albert Reville is a study devoted to the study and comparison of the traditional religions of the Maya and the Incas. The author analyzes in detail the religious practices and beliefs of these civilizations, revealing common features and differences in their religious systems. In each lecture, Reville offers the reader new perspectives on the origins and evolution of religion on these continents, as well as on the interplay between religion and culture. This book is an excellent source for understanding the beliefs and rituals of the peoples of Mexico and Peru and opens new horizons for the study of the anthropology of religion.