culture   Mayan civilization
15 commonsense assertions
Concepts (15) • chocolate (1) • astrological medicine (1) • maize (1) • ruins (1) • sacrifice rituals (1) • ancient temples (1) • artistic creativity (1) • cosmovision (1) • flood myth (1) • igneous rock (1) • jaguar (1) • skeletal system (1) • stele (1) • two centuries (1) • use of ancient pottery (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 chocolate Mayan civilization Chocolate was a sacred beverage in Mayan culture, used in religious rituals and everyday life. 4
2 astrological medicine Mayan civilization Mayan astrological medicine combined spiritual beliefs with healing practices. 2
3 maize Mayan civilization Maize held religious and dietary significance in Mayan civilization and mythology. 2
4 ruins Mayan civilization Ruins of the Mayan civilization symbolize advanced architectural knowledge of ancient civilizations. 2
5 sacrifice rituals Mayan civilization Sacrifice rituals were a fundamental part of Mayan religious and cultural traditions. 2
6 ancient temples Mayan civilization Ancient Mayan temples served as a link between the physical and spiritual realms in their complex religious beliefs. 1
7 artistic creativity Mayan civilization In Mayan civilization, artistic creativity was closely connected to spirituality and ritual. 1
8 cosmovision Mayan civilization The Mayan civilization's cosmovision was an essential aspect of their spiritual and social identity, shaping their worldview and philosophy. 1
9 flood myth Mayan civilization The Mayan civilization has a flood myth that involves a hero figure saving humanity from destruction. 1
10 igneous rock Mayan civilization Igneous rock was incorporated into Mayan religious practices as a symbol of strength and endurance. 1
11 jaguar Mayan civilization The jaguar was considered a symbol of strength, power, and authority in Mayan culture. 1
12 skeletal system Mayan civilization The Mayan civilization performed elaborate rituals and ceremonies involving human skeletal remains to signify the cultural and religious significance of the afterlife. 1
13 stele Mayan civilization Mayan civilization used steles to record historical events and document ancestral lineage through carved symbols and hieroglyphs. 1
14 two centuries Mayan civilization The Mayan civilization's long history and traditions put two centuries into perspective as a relatively short span of time. 1
15 use of ancient pottery Mayan civilization Mayan civilization utilized ancient pottery for ceremonial and religious purposes, depicting mythological narratives and symbols. 1