Mesoamericanreligionis a complex syncretism of indigenous beliefs and theChristianityof earlyRoman Catholicmissionaries. Ahierarchyof indigenous supernatural beings (somebenign, others not) have been reinterpreted as Christian deities and saints. Mountain and waterspiritsare appeased at special altars in sacr...
hacha Totonac axe (hacha) made of andesite, from Veracruz, Mexico, 700–900 ce; in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (more) Totonac people Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Article History Related Topics: ...
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Because it exhibited early achievements in art, politics, religion, and economics that appear to be ancestral to later developments in Mesoamerica, it has earned the reputation of being a kind of 'mother culture' of all later civilizations in the region. The same culture is now known to have...
The Aztecs placed an emphasis on images of sacrifice, blood, and warfare, which played a significant role in their religion and culture. In Mesoamerican art, symbols and motifs hold an important meaning that is often lost on modern viewers. Understanding these symbols can provide greater insight ...
Olmec Religion and Gods The Olmec hada well-developed religion, complete with an interpretation of the cosmos andseveral gods. To the Olmec, there were three parts of the known universe. First was the earth, where they lived, and it was represented by the Olmec Dragon. The watery underworld...
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