We've all heard the saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." What is attractive to one person may be unappealing to someone else. This is one of the reasons respect for cultural diversity is so important and such a big part of our Social Studies class. The culture of people can largely determine the "beauty" they possess. In the case of the Olmecs, they took the way they looked to extremes...
As we learned in class, the Olmecs practiced body modification in which they used boards or ropes to flatten their skulls. The result was an oblong skull. Archaeologists believe the Olmecs did this to appear more like the way they believed their gods looked. Body modification is practiced today in many different cultures in the form of tattoos, piercings, and more. The Aztecs, Incas, Mound Builders, and Mayans also participated in various forms of alterations to their appearance.
What are your thoughts about these cultures and their practices? Post your comments below. Research the topics your classmates raise and post your replies. I will moderate/answer as many questions as I can.
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As we learned in class, the Olmecs practiced body modification in which they used boards or ropes to flatten their skulls. The result was an oblong skull. Archaeologists believe the Olmecs did this to appear more like the way they believed their gods looked. Body modification is practiced today in many different cultures in the form of tattoos, piercings, and more. The Aztecs, Incas, Mound Builders, and Mayans also participated in various forms of alterations to their appearance.
What are your thoughts about these cultures and their practices? Post your comments below. Research the topics your classmates raise and post your replies. I will moderate/answer as many questions as I can.
Happy Posting!