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Category Archives: Mayans culture
Cero Maya
Mayan civilization had number zero among their numbers, allowing them to make complex calculations, such as to determine the duration of the solar year from the height of the pyramid (365.2420 days, they only missed 0.0002 days). They also knew … Continue reading
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Mayan pyramids decoration
Most of the pyramids were painted in blue and red. Paint was madeof cinnabar, which is very poisonous, this to prevent looting.
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Mayan customs
Mayans used to pierce their ears, lips and nose to wear jade ornaments, gold, wood, shell, bone or stone. Tongue perforation was used to draw blood for ceremonies and rituals.
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Mayan knowledge of Venus
Mayan astronomers had detailed knowledge of the apparent motion of Venus. They knew when the New Venus appear in the east, after having disappeared in the west. Venus, the morning star, was the patron planet of warfare.
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Mayan God – Ix Chel
Ix Chel, the “Rainbow Lady,”was the old goddess of the moon in Maya mythology. Mayans associated human events with phases of the moon. Ix Chel was depicted as an older woman wearing a skirt with crossed bones, and had a … Continue reading
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Mayan God – Xib Chac – God of rain
Xib Chac was the Mayan god of rain. It was a benevolent god, and was represented in many colors. During the ceremonies, the priests were assisted by four old men, called Chacs, in honor of his name. An important part … Continue reading
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Mayan´s conception of the Earth.
Mayas believed the Earth was flat with four corners. Each corner represents a cardinal direction, each one had a color: east-red, north-white, west-black, south-yellow. Green was the color of the center. At each corner there was a jaguar (called Bacabs) … Continue reading
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Chewing gum
Did you Know mayas invented chewing gum? They extracted the resin from a tree known as zapote. Chewing gum was very widespread, they used it to clean the teeth and to kill hunger and thirst.
Hammocks are a rich and interesting cultural heritage of Latin America. In most of these countries remains, especially in warm regions and in the rural population, a traditional place to sleep, relax and enjoy. It is generally accepted that the … Continue reading
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KUKULKAN
Kukulkan divine serpent that fertilizes our land, it’s time for your return, it’s time for you to bloom, of new life, joy and warm days.