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The religions the Olmec practiced was similar to that of the Mayans. There was a need for shamans and priests, as well as the ruler of the kingdom. The importance of the rulers was to prove their legitimacy as a ruler, they were deities and supernatural people.
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∙ 11y agoI believe they had their own religious beliefs. They pre-date all current organized religions, so they were not christian/muslim/etc. Their religion could have been very similar to Mayans and Egyptians, who may have derived from the same ancient advanced culture such as Atlantis.
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∙ 11y agothey didn't practice
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How many calendars did the Olmecs use?
The Olmecs used 3 calendars.
What color were the Olmecs?
they were American
What are the olmecs' leaders name?
Actually, the Olmecs had priests. But they believed in many gods. One of the most important. Also, they believed that the rain god appeared as a jaguar.
Who invented the Olmec calendar?
the Olmecs isn't it obvious
What do the myans Inca Aztec and olmecs have in common?
all of them are empires in Latin America.
What is the Olmecs religion?
Actually it means rubber people. :)
What important role did the olmecs play among Mexico s native peoples?
The Olmecs had a complex political system, a religion, and a certain system of writing, and also developed calendars. When the Olmecs traded with people they influenced Native American cultures that came later in time.Answer: The Olmecs influenced Native American cultures that came later in time.
What important role did the olmecs play among Mexico's native people?
The Olmecs had a complex political system, a religion, and a certain system of writing, and also developed calendars. When the Olmecs traded with people they influenced Native American cultures that came later in time.Answer: The Olmecs influenced Native American cultures that came later in time.
How did the geography of the religion affect the spread of the olmec culture?
natural barriers made it difficult for the olmecs to expand
Who are the early people of Mexico?
The Olmecs The Olmecs
Teotihuacan was greatly influenced by the?
Olmecs.
What important role did the Olmec's play among Mexico's native peoples?
The Olmecs had a complex political system, a religion, and a certain system of writing, and also developed calendars. When the Olmecs traded with people they influenced Native American cultures that came later in time.Answer: The Olmecs influenced Native American cultures that came later in time.
Photo of the olmecs home?
were did the olmecs live most of the time they lievde
How many calendars did the Olmecs use?
The Olmecs used 3 calendars.
What type of buildings did the olmecs build?
The Olmecs plainly made pyramids
What were the differences between the olmecs and the Mayans?
what are some of the diffrentces between mayans and the olmecs
What types of art is the olmecs known for?
the olmecs are known for these statues that have big face's
