Photo of the day: the god of a sacred plant that supported the Mayan economy and rituals
The photograph gives the opportunity to learn more about the world around us, whether by registering architectural structures, animals, landscapes or people that become protagonists, bring us closer to a moment impregnated with artistic meaning.
In the midst of the dullness, the image of a corner of Mexico It can be used for recreation, to relieve your eyesight and to discover a new detail that could be used to show off at meetings.
This photograph invites us to analyze the greatness of human creativity and the beauty of what is located in the country. Without further ado, below is the image of the dayprovided by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
Like any great civilization, Maya It developed intense commercial activity, not only within the area it occupied, but also with other regions of Mesoamerica and even beyond those limits.
The deity main associated with trade was Ek Chuahwhose name is commonly translated as “black star” either “black scorpion”. This god was closely linked to cocoaa plant of enormous importance in the Mesoamerican worldview. After corn, cocoa was the most revered plant, not only for its ritual and food uses, but also because it was used as currency in commercial transactions. Ek Chuah also had a special connection with monkeys, as this animal was thought to have given cocoa to humanity, according to Mayan mythology.
Before embarking on their journeys, Mayan merchants paid tribute and prayed to Ek Chuah to request protection on their journeys and success in their businesses. These merchants, in addition to transporting products such as salt, jade, obsidian, ceramics and textiles, served as cultural emissaries, carrying with them knowledge and traditions that enriched the various Mesoamerican societies.
The country is full of diverse landscapes and culture that enrich you. From the pre-Hispanic peoples to the present, it has a varied legacy throughout the territory, which is the fourteenth largest in the world. Although in Mexico the main language is Spanishthere are 67 indigenous languages with whom he lives daily.
Deserts, beaches and jungles are some of the diverse ecosystems of Mexicowhich together with the cities, allow each photo of the day be different from the previous one, without leaving aside its didactic factor.
According to the federal government, there are 189 archaeological sites. Among the most representative are Teotihuacán, Tajín, Palenque, Tulum and Chichen Itzáthe latter considered one of the 7 wonders of the world since 2007 and world heritagedeclared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1988.
Among other sites registered as World Heritage, there are six natural sites, as well as the ancient Mayan city Calakmul, located in the state of Campeche. Throughout the 31 states there are 120 thousand historical monuments1,321 museums, 1,976 cultural centers and 111 magical towns.
The images chosen by the INAH range from pre-Hispanic pieces, landscapes, murals, ruins, nature, to corners of the various cities that they cross from north to south.
