Day 1: History
@aph-latam-events
Left to Right:
- Olmec, Zoque, and Mixe
I decided to draw my Olmec oc. The Mother of mesoamerica, Olmec. The one that started the flourish and influence on Mexican soil.
Olmec-
a member of a prehistoric people inhabiting the coast of Veracruz and western Tabasco on the Gulf of Mexico ( c. 1200–400 BC), who established what was probably the first Meso-American civilization.
Mixe-
Are indigenous people inhabiting the eastern highlands state of Oaxaca. The Mixe name for themselves is ayuujkjä'äy meaning "people who speak the mountain language. The word "Mixe" itself is probably derived from the Nahuatl word for cloud: mīxtli.
Zoque-
Are indigenous people inhabiting several parts of Mexico: Oaxaca, mostly in Chiapas, and etc. The Zoque are related to the Mixe through language.
Information/introduction:
What I’ve realized about Olmec interpretations is they don’t tackle relationships and the influence the Olmecs have in mesoamerica.
And I would like to introduce the idea that My interpretation of Olmec is she is motherly and willing to adopt and mentor other civilizations.
-Why does Olmec adopt?
Because she has been alone and didn’t had anyone to look up to, because of this, she wanted to make sure the children she adopted have the love and affection they deserve.
To let them be under her wing and teach the knowledge she had picked up before.
-Did she any children of her own besides adoption?
No. What the olmecs done for most civilizations was to inspire and the share of knowledge. Influence.
Though. The Zoque and Mixe are theorized to be Olmec descendants.
I thought it would be cute for them to have a strong connection to Olmec.
