essay

Olmec and Maya: a study in relationships

origins of maya civilization • Albuquerque • Published In 1977 • Pages: 183-195

By: Coe, Michael D..

Abstract
Coe writes about the relationship between the Olmec and Mayan cultures. The Olmec was the earliest Mesoamerican civilization, first appearing in 1200 B.C. and vanishing by 400 B.C. Coe examines the cultural traits that were unique to each culture and those that were shared by both of them. Among the latter are the personality cults of leaders, ball games, certain deities such as the Maize and Fire Gods, incense burners, ritual bloodletting, importance of jade, and certain glyphs.
Subjects
Comparative evidence
Visual arts
Spirits and gods
tradition
Preclassic Maya
HRAF PubDate
2001
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Maya Area
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2000
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
3200-1700 BP
Coverage Place
Mesoamerica
Notes
Michael D. Coe
For bibliographical references see document number 1:Anonymous
LCCN
76057537
LCSH
Mayas--Antiquities