Olmec Research Paper

Misra (2017) perpetuates his nationalistic views and provides little literary evidence to support the parallels between Olmec statues and Hindu-Buddhist culture. Firstly, yoga had spread throughout Asia during the decline of the Olmec civilization. Moreover, Buddhism arrived in China long after the collapse of the Olmecs. Secondly, Misra’s association with an earlier dynasty which likely never existed brings further doubt to his claims. The closest representation of the supposed Xia dynasty, the Erlitou, lived in central Asia without access to the sea and were capable of forging bronze, unlike the Olmec. Lastly, archaeologists have found significant evidence of pre-Olmec artifacts indicating a long history of development in the region rather than a sudden appearance that migration would have caused, had it occurred. Altogether, Misra’s claim of Olmec yogis who migrated from China is highly unlikely. Needless to say, it is more likely that the development of the first great Mesoamerican civilization was purely Mesoamerican, and without influence from Asian

Japan has created many separate holidays over the centuries of its existence. It is commonplace for nearly every holiday that takes place to involve some form of mask or masks. One of the most famous masks is called Oni, currently known as invisible spirit of the dead in Chinese. Oni are known in Japanese folklore as hellish creature whom come from hell to terrify evil humans. The origin of Oni is believed by some scholars to be Buddhist, yet since its creation, Oni have spread to other beliefs and as a cultural icon all across Japan. Later, the story changed from horrifying beasts to creatures that are outcasts, showing them in a more sympathetic light. Stories appealed to peoples emotions as the Oni were mistreated and disliked by many.

Of the seventeen known heads, most have been found at San Lorenzo wearing helmets that had possibly been used in ballgames. At El Azuzul another important monumental sculpture was found, a pair of twin males facing a jaguar. “This scene offers powerful images of duality and shamanic transformation, as indicated by the postures of the twins” (Evans 2004:141).

The Olmec’s lived along muddy riverbanks and the Gulf of Mexico around 1500 B.C. Rigorous agricultural practices characterized the Olmec civilization, enabling them to provide food and resources for their families and generate income by selling their food to others around them. They also used the land to their advantage, using the mud to create elaborate earthen pyramids. Along with the cultivation of land, trade contributed to the success of the Olmec’s. They had many widespread trade routes extending into the surrounding areas. Their trade routes further helped to expand agriculture and grow the economy within this society due to the selling of agricultural products along these routes. To grow spiritually, the Olmec’s created religious rituals and a system of hieroglyphics that allowed the peoples to communicate effectively while also uniting the Olmec people as a whole. The Olmec’s’ use of their surrounding geography, combined with the economic growth brought about from extended trade routes and the societal unity brought about from the implementation of religious rituals allowed the Olmec’s to thrive during their time.

With the help of local villagers, the Olmec Colossal head (monument 1) sculpture was discovered in San Lorenza in the state of Veracruz, Mexico in 1945 by archeologist Mathew Stirling and his wife, Marion. This head stands 8-feet- tall and weighs about 25 tons. While this is the first of many, each of the Olmec Colossal heads ranges from different heights and weights. They were also spread out along many southern Mexican cities such as La Venta, San Lorenzo Tenochtitlan, Tres Zapotes, and Rancho la Cobata. The Olmec Colossal heads were created using stone, along with reeds and wet sand for facial details so that the features were noticeable such as the eyes, mouth, and nostrils (they have real depth).

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This carved head was built by the Olmec civilization around 1200-400 BC. A lot of these carved heads are found in the oldest Olmec settlement San Lorenzo. The carved head represents an old Olmec ruler. These heads were made in honor of powerful Olmec rulers.

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The Olmecs were considered to be great traders, warriors and artists. There is evidence writing systems and calendars they created were perfected by cultures that followed. Much of the Olmec culture has been lost due to the decline in their society two thousand years before the arrival of the first Europeans in the region. Although, anthropologists and archaeologists continue to make strides in understanding this lost culture, by studying the surviving artwork.