The Maya is a Mesoamerican civilization, noted for the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas, as well as its art, architecture, and mathematical and astronomical systems. Many misconceptions about the mayans exist, and this list should put an end to at least one or two of them. In addition, it will introduce you to facts that you never knew about this great ancient civilization.
There are numerous Mayans still living in their home regions
In fact, there are over seven million Mayans living in their home regions, many of whom have managed to maintain substantial remnants of their ancient cultural heritage. Some are quite integrated into the modern cultures of the nations in which they reside, while others continue a more traditional culturally distinct life, often speaking one of the Mayan languages as a primary language. The largest populations of contemporary Maya inhabit the Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, and Chiapas, and in the Central American countries of Belize, Guatemala, and the western portions of Honduras and El Salvador. Just as a point of interest, it is very possible that the word “shark” comes to us from the Mayan languages, as does the word “cocoa”. To say “thank you” in Yucatec Maya, you say “Jach Dyos b’o'otik.”
The Mayans “enhanced” the beauty of their children
The Maya desired some unnatural physical characteristics for their children. For instance, at a very young age boards were pressed on babies’ foreheads to create a flattened surface. This process was widespread among the upper class. Another practice was to cross babies’ eyes. To do this, objects were dangled in front of a newborn’s eyes, until the newborn’s eyes were completely and permanently crossed. Another interesting fact about Mayan children is that most were named according to the day they were born. Every day of the year had a specific name for both boys and girls and parents were expected to follow that practice.
The Mayans had many excellent medical practices
Health and medicine among the ancient Maya was a complex blend of mind, body, religion, ritual, and science. Important to all, medicine was practiced only by a select few who were given an excellent education. These men, called shamans, act as a medium between the physical world and spirit world. They practice sorcery for the purpose of healing, foresight, and control over natural events. Since medicine was so closely related to religion and sorcery, it was essential that Maya shamans had vast medical knowledge and skill. It is known that the Maya sutured wounds with human hair, reduced fractures, and were even skilled dental surgeons, making prostheses from jade and turquoise and filling teeth with iron pyrite.
Friday, September 30, 2011
New Choosing A Perfect Hairstyle for Long Hair
Women whose hair reaches to their waist or beyond are faced with a challenge when they want a new and exciting hairstyle without cutting away any of their hair. Many styles are designed for medium length hair; to the shoulders is the most common length. Some styles which claim to be for “long hair“ only work well for hair that reaches to the shoulder blades. The good news is, there are many beautiful styles which work well with very long hair, and which need not be difficult to wear. We‘ll look at three basic categories pictures of long hairstyle below.
Long Braid Hairstyle Picture
Long Bun Hairstyle Picture
Long Ponytail Hairstyle Picture 1
Long Ponytail Hairstyle Picture 2
Taken from http://latest-fashion-hairstyles.blogspot.com/
The Braid
Long Braid Hairstyle PictureThe Bun or Knot
Long Bun Hairstyle PictureThe Ponytail (and Variations)
Long Ponytail Hairstyle Picture 1Long Ponytail Hairstyle Picture 2Taken from http://latest-fashion-hairstyles.blogspot.com/
Gul Ahmed Fashion 5
GUL AHMED
A leading textile Mill in Pakistan
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Ltd has been awarded the most prestegious marketing excellence award of "Superbrands" of Pakistan. Superbrands Ltd., an independent organization that promotes the dicipline of branding by paying tribute to exceptional brands throughout the world, has chosen Gul Ahmed as a Superbrand from the top 100 brand names from all business sectors in Pakistan, based on its exceptional performance, quality products, good governance, and over 5 decades of excellence in the field of textiles. Most importantly, Superbrands status is not just an award, it is the endorsement of our
Taken from http://boyzfashion.blogspot.com/
New Trends Emo Hairstyles
New Trends Emo Hairstyles
New Trends Emo HairstylesTaken from http://latest-fashion-hairstyles.blogspot.com/
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