culture   Mesoamerican
9 commonsense assertions
Concepts (9) • chocolate (1) • ball game (1) • sacred plants (1) • architectural styles (1) • ceremonial masks (1) • feathered headdress (1) • plant usage (1) • sacred dances (1) • shells (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 chocolate Mesoamerican Cacao was a culturally significant and sacred beverage in Mesoamerican society, used in religious ceremonies. 8
2 ball game Mesoamerican The Mesoamerican ball game was a sacred ritual with religious and symbolic significance. 2
3 sacred plants Mesoamerican Tobacco and cacao are sacred plants with religious, ritualistic, and medicinal significance in Mesoamerican cultures. 2
4 architectural styles Mesoamerican Traditional Mesoamerican architectural styles are characterized by pyramidal structures and intricately carved temples. 1
5 ceremonial masks Mesoamerican Mesoamerican ceremonial masks symbolize a connection to ancestors and nature. 1
6 feathered headdress Mesoamerican Feathered headdresses in Mesoamerican culture were worn as symbols of leadership and status in ceremonies. 1
7 plant usage Mesoamerican Plants play important symbolic and ceremonial roles in Mesoamerican religious and cultural traditions. 1
8 sacred dances Mesoamerican Sacred dances play a major role in Mesoamerican traditional religious and ceremonial practices. 1
9 shells Mesoamerican Shells have been historically used as tools and artifacts for cultural and religious practices in both Mediterranean and Mesoamerican cultures. 1