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Is Chac Mool Mayan or Aztec?
The 19th century discovery of chacmools in both central Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula helped to promote the idea of a Toltec empire although the chacmool sculptures may have originated in the Maya region.
What was the purpose of Chac Mool?
The purpose of the Chac Mools was generally as a place for sacrificial offerings for the gods. These offering could consist of anything from foodstuffs like tamales or tortillas to colorful feathers, tobacco or flowers.
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What is Chac Mool the god of?
Chac, Mayan god of rain, especially important in the Yucatán region of Mexico where he was depicted in Classic times with protruding fangs, large round eyes, and a proboscis-like nose.
What is the story of the Chac Mool?
Chac Mool is originally described as a stone statue with red sauce smeared over the belly. As the story continues his physical appearance begins to change, becoming more and more human like. He loses the stone exterior and begins to develop the yellow skin of a native.
The figure is adorned with a headdress, earflares, bracelets, and anklets, all likely depicted as if they were made of jade. The bowl served as a receptacle for ...
Aztec Ceremonial Sculpture Chacmool Figurine · Guatemalan necklace with Tláloc pendant · Mexican cufflinks sterling silver calendar stone with sacrificial chac ...