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Maya Maize God Statue

A History of the World in 100 Objects

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The Symbolism of the Maya Maize God Statue

This chapter delves into the importance of the Maya maize god statue in ancient American society, highlighting its representation of agricultural and human cycles, as well as its connection to the belief that humans were created from maize.

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