Were They Truly Archaic?: Gender Equality in the Ancient Maya

Description: An exploration into the culture of the Ancient Mayan people and their gendered practices. This academic paper seeks to explore the progressive nature of this ancient civilization using artistic depictions, hieroglyphic text analysis, records of female goddesses and rulers, archeological sciences, and reputable scholarly opinions. Spoiler Alert: Surprising practices of the past reveal women to be idealized beings meant to be emulated and respected in rituals and cultural practices. Select the PDF link below to read the full academic research paper.

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