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Unraveling the Marvels of Maya Civilization

Explore the ancient Maya civilization of Mesoamerica, including Tikal, Uxmal, and Chichén Itzá. Discover their art, mythology, and sacred texts like Popol Vuh. Dive into the rich cultural heritage of Latin America's pre-contact civilizations.

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Unraveling the Marvels of Maya Civilization

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  1. Day 4 HUM 2461Humanities of Latin AmericaSF Fall 2012 Yucatán Uxmal Mayan pyramid Today’s question: What is Tikal?

  2. Today's Agenda • Homework #1 due today • Homework for Tuesday • Mayas: Uxmal, Chichén Itzá • Yucatán Xavier Quijas Yxayótl: "Singing Earth" Aztec clay flutes, drums, rattles, percussion “Tonantzin“ (Virgin of Guadalupe)

  3. Homework #1

  4. A. Last review of: "Maya Index" materialsB. Class discussion on Popol VuhC. Movie “Chac” in classD. Read Aztec Index Materials for Day 5 Homework for Thursday

  5. Pre-contact Civilizations • Maya: Mesoamerica (1500 BCE – 1700) • Toltec: Central Mexico (900 – 1200) • Aztec: Central Mexico (1300-1520) • Inca: South America/Andes (1400-1530) • Timucua: N. Florida (1400-1700)

  6. Chaitín Volcano, Chile (May 2008) Admiratio Term? Concept?

  7. Hurricane Felix (2007) / huracán (ciclón) Huracán Describe what you see… Mayan term? Mayan god?

  8. Hurricane Félix (2007)

  9. Hurricane Stan (2006)

  10. Mayas * Mayas: Guatemala – Yucatán (México) * Aztecs: Central México

  11. Popol Vuh: Mayan sacred book Sierra Madre Sur (Mexico) ________ Sierra Madre Guatemala________ Lake Petén Itzá

  12. Guatemala • 35 active volcanoes • Tallest in Central America: Tajumulco (13,800 ft.)

  13. Mayas • Popol Vuh : Guatemala • Last Maya greatness: Yucatán

  14. Mayas * Uxmal archeological site * Yucatán sites

  15. Mayas Chichén Itzá

  16. Mayas * Mayan art

  17. 1. Describe this.2. What is this?3. Key Term? 1. Your words…2. Stela3. Horror vacui

  18. 1. Describe this…2. What is this?3. Key Term? 1. Your words…2. Terra cotta figuring; Sacrifice victim3. Realism

  19. 1. Describe this…2. What is this?3. Is this Realism? 4. Key Term? 1. Your words… 2. Bas-relief stone carving3. Vision quest4. Mythical stylization

  20. Mayas Yucatán

  21. See you Thursday Hasta el jueves À jeudi Até quinta feira

  22. See you Tuesday Hasta el martes À mardi Até terça feira

  23. Triangle at Tikal

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