set 3 Flashcards
Guilá Naquitz:
Guilá Naquitz: It is an archaeological site located in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is known for its rock shelter where the earliest evidence of domesticated plants in the Americas has been found.
Hero Twins
Hero Twins: A pair of legendary hero brothers in Mesoamerican mythology who appear in different cultures such as Maya, Zapotec, and Mixtec. They were often associated with the sun and the moon and known for their heroic feats
Hieroglyphs
Hieroglyphs: A writing system used in Maya and other Mesoamerican cultures. It consists of a combination of pictographic and phonetic signs that represent words and ideas.
Hierophany
Hierophany: A term used in religious studies to refer to a manifestation or appearance of the sacred or divine in the physical world
Huemac
Huemac: A mythical ruler of the Toltecs, a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished between the 10th and 12th centuries CE in central Mexico
Incensario
Incensario: A type of censer or vessel used for burning incense in Mesoamerican religious ceremonies. They were often made of clay or other materials and decorated with elaborate designs.
Izapa
Izapa: An ancient Mesoamerican archaeological site located on the Pacific coast of Mexico. It is known for its unique style of monumental sculpture and hieroglyphic writing
Jade
Jade: A precious stone that was highly valued in Mesoamerican cultures for its symbolic and aesthetic qualities. It was often used to create intricate carvings and jewelry.
Jalisco
Jalisco: A state in western Mexico known for its rich cultural heritage, including pre-Columbian archaeological sites and vibrant folk art traditions
Kaminaljuyu
Kaminaljuyu: An ancient Maya archaeological site located in Guatemala City. It was one of the largest and most important cities in the Maya region during the pre-Classic period.
Kulkulcan
Kulkulcan: A deity in Mesoamerican mythology known as the “Feathered Serpent.” It was associated with important cultural concepts such as knowledge, trade, and the calendar.
La Venta
La Venta: An ancient Olmec archaeological site located on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. It is known for its monumental stone sculptures and other artifacts that reflect the Olmec civilization’s artistic and cultural achievements.
Lake Texcoco
Lake Texcoco: A large lake in the Valley of Mexico that was a central feature of the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan.
Long Count
Long Count: A system of dating used by the Maya civilization that is based on cycles of time known as baktuns, katuns, tuns, and other units.
Maguey
Maguey: A type of plant that was used for food, fiber, and other purposes in Mesoamerican cultures. It is particularly known for its use in producing pulque, a fermented beverage that was considered sacred by many culture
Mano and Metate
Mano and Metate: A pair of tools used in Mesoamerican cultures for grinding food, such as maize. The mano is a handheld stone used to grind, while the metate is a large flat stone used as a base.
Mesoamerica
Mesoamerica: A region that includes parts of Mexico and Central America and is characterized by its rich cultural and historical heritage. It is home to many pre-Columbian civilizations, such as the Maya, Aztecs, and Olmecs
Mezcala
Mezcala: An ancient Mesoamerican archaeological site located in Guerrero, Mexico. It is known for its distinctive style of stone sculpture.
Miccoatli
Miccoatli: A term used in Aztec mythology to refer to the festival of the dead, which was held annually to honor deceased ancestors
