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Ancient Mayan Civilization

Ancient Mayan Civilization. Samir T. THE GODS & GODESSES. Chac -- the rain god and cosmic monster god; Chac is portrayed as a monster that has a crocodile head and ears like a deer.

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Ancient Mayan Civilization

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  1. Ancient Mayan Civilization Samir T.

  2. THE GODS & GODESSES Chac -- the rain god and cosmic monster god; Chac is portrayed as a monster that has a crocodile head and ears like a deer. Ah Puch -- the Mayan god of death, also known as Hunhau; Ah Puch ruled over Mitnal, the land of death. Ah Puch has been portrayed as having an owl head on a human body.

  3. THE GODS& Godessescontinued... K’awil-- the god of sustenance; K’awil is the founder of the Mayan culture. He brought maize , cacao, taught writing, healing, and the use of the calendar. Coatlicue -- the goddess of the earth; She is mother of the moon and the stars. Ixtab --Goddess of the noose and the gallows; it was believed that Ixtab brought people who died of hanging, slain warriors, victims of sacrifice, priests, and women who died in childbirth to eternal rest in paradise. Ixchel - The Mayan earth and moon goddess, and patroness of pregnant women.; she invented the art of weaving.She is portrayed with a snake as a head-band and her skirt is embroidered with crossbones.

  4. Tikal Tikal was a major city of the Maya. At least 10,000 people lived within its six square miles. Tikal had 3000 temples, palaces, a plaza, and other sacred buildings.

  5. FAST FACTS • The Maya were the most advanced of all ancient Mesoamerican cultures. • They were one of only two cultures to establish cities in the rain forest. • The Maya originated in Yucatán in present day Mexico. • Astronomy, calendar systems, and writing we use today were invented by the Mayans

  6. FAST FACTS • The Mayans built great pyramids and observatories all without metal tools. • The Mayans began to disappear around 900A.D., for unknown reasons. • Some of their cultures continued until the Spanish arrived in the 16th century. • Tikal was used as a model in the movie Star Wars.

  7. You have learned about some of the gods, goddess, Tikal, and other facts. I hope you enjoyed my presentation. END THE

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