The Mayans
By: Jackson Horton
Homes
Farmers and Hunters
Tools
Clothing
Clothing was made from cotton,hemp and other sources. They dyed it the color they needed then wove masterpieces for all different occasions.
Food
Traditions
A dog was mistreated by his master and whipped. A evil spirit wanted the dogs soul.The spirit says he will let the dog free for his soul. The dog refuses and stays loyal but eventually the spirit convinces the dog. For every hair on the dog’s body he would get a bone for his soul. When the spirit counted most of the dog’s hairs the dog jumped causing him to lose count. The spirit counted one hundred times and each time the dog jumped.The spirit finally gave up and the dog stayed loyal.
Fun Facts
1.They’re still numerous Mayans living in their home region.
2.The Mayans used to give human blood sacrifices but now use chicken blood to continue their many traditions.
3.The Mayans had pain killers and many other medicine.
4. Mayans made ball courts for entertainment just like today but out of different materials and different shapes.
5. The Mayans last state lasted until 1697.