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The Olmec had a theocratic form of government since religion played a key role. Priests were included in the upper class of Olmec society.
Aspects of Olmec culture and religion influenced later Mesoamerican civilizations such as Zapotec and the Maya. :)
The Olmec culture was one of the earliest civilizations in Mesoamerica, dating back to around 1400 BCE. They are known for their colossal heads, stone carvings, and ceremonial centers. The Olmec had a complex society with a sophisticated understanding of agriculture, trade, and religion.
natural barriers made it difficult for the olmecs to expand
Religion played a huge part in all these cultures. Religion was incorporated in all these civilization's sports, parties, wars, and even meals.
i searceh this question, and they were animistic....study of animals...
The Olmec were-Jaguar is a prominent motif in Olmec art and mythology, representing a hybrid creature that combines human and jaguar features. This figure is often associated with shamanistic practices and the spiritual world, symbolizing power, fertility, and the connection between humans and the natural environment. The were-Jaguar is frequently depicted in sculptures, pottery, and other artifacts, highlighting its significance in Olmec culture and religion. Its imagery reflects the Olmec's reverence for the jaguar as a powerful and mystical animal.
The Olmec civilization created a culture that greatly influenced the Aztecs.
Olmec communities went through a shift from small villages to larger centralized urban centers with complex societies. They developed monumental architecture, such as pyramids and ceremonial centers, and established trade networks that connected them with distant regions. The Olmec civilization influenced later Mesoamerican cultures in terms of art, religion, and societal organization.
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Unfortunately, the Olmecs have left no records of their mythology, so their portable art as well as their monumental art has been left to the interpretation and comparison with other Meso-American mythologies. A rain supernatural and the Feathered Serpent are prominent in Olmec art.
the oldest civilization was the OLMEC (: