culture   Mayan culture
13 commonsense assertions
Concepts (13) • mayan calendar (1) • cenotes (1) • corn (1) • cosmic energy (1) • amber (1) • arches (1) • hollow bones (1) • knowledge preservation (1) • landscapes (1) • offerings (1) • star patterns (1) • temporal symbolism (1) • winter solstice celebration (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 mayan calendar Mayan culture The Mayan calendar holds sacred importance in traditional timekeeping, spirituality, and cultural identity in Mayan culture. 5
2 cenotes Mayan culture Cenotes are sacred sites in Mayan culture used for rituals and believed to be gateways to the underworld. 4
3 corn Mayan culture Corn held deep cultural and religious significance in Mayan culture. 4
4 cosmic energy Mayan culture Mayan culture was influenced by cosmic energy, evident in their calendar systems and agricultural practices. 2
5 amber Mayan culture Amber was a symbol of protection and used in religious ceremonies in Mayan culture and other Mesoamerican civilizations. 1
6 arches Mayan culture Mayan architecture incorporates arches into ceremonial and administrative buildings as a symbol of the connection between the human and supernatural realms. 1
7 hollow bones Mayan culture Hollow bones in Mayan culture are associated with spiritual significance and used in rituals and ceremonies. 1
8 knowledge preservation Mayan culture Mayan culture is preserved through hieroglyphic inscriptions, codices, and oral history. 1
9 landscapes Mayan culture Mayan culture is reflected in landscapes with ancient ruins, pyramids, and sacred sites. 1
10 offerings Mayan culture In Mayan culture, offerings of maize, cocoa, and other items are part of religious and spiritual practices. 1
11 star patterns Mayan culture Mayans used star patterns for calendrical and religious purposes in their sophisticated astronomical systems. 1
12 temporal symbolism Mayan culture The Mayan culture uses the calendar and timekeeping to symbolize the passage of time. 1
13 winter solstice celebration Mayan culture The winter solstice celebration in Mayan culture involved rituals at ancient temples to honor the sun god. 1