culture   Mesoamerican cultures
11 commonsense assertions
Concepts (11) • emeralds (1) • jade (1) • sun as a symbol (1) • temporal symbolism (1) • arrowheads (1) • ceramic tiles (1) • composite materials (1) • female warriors (1) • masking rituals (1) • ornaments (1) • ritual dance (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 emeralds Mesoamerican cultures Emeralds have historical significance and are used in traditional jewelry and religious artifacts in Mesoamerican cultures. 4
2 jade Mesoamerican cultures Jade holds high spiritual and symbolic value in Mesoamerican cultures, used in religious and royal contexts. 3
3 sun as a symbol Mesoamerican cultures The sun symbolized power, rulership, and divine presence in Mesoamerican cultures and was associated with advanced astronomy. 2
4 temporal symbolism Mesoamerican cultures Mesoamerican cultures had intricate temporal symbolism and calendars connecting time to life, nature, and the divine. 2
5 arrowheads Mesoamerican cultures Arrowheads were seen as a vital part of traditional weaponry and hunting tools in Mesoamerican cultures. 1
6 ceramic tiles Mesoamerican cultures Mesoamerican cultures used ceramic tiles as decorative elements in architecture with bright and bold designs. 1
7 composite materials Mesoamerican cultures Mesoamerican cultures traditionally use natural materials for building and crafting, such as snow, earth, and plant fibers. 1
8 female warriors Mesoamerican cultures Female warriors in Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Aztecs, were valued and honored, as shown by the legendary figure of Tzitzimitl. 1
9 masking rituals Mesoamerican cultures Mesoamerican cultures use masking rituals to bring myths and legends to life and preserve oral traditions through storytelling. 1
10 ornaments Mesoamerican cultures Feathered ornaments are traditional and hold symbolic importance in Mesoamerican cultures. 1
11 ritual dance Mesoamerican cultures Ritual dances in Mesoamerican cultures may involve masks and symbolic costumes. 1