Idea we're moving forward with
Mayan culture in present day UK. Approximately present day.
Mayan Cultural Traits to include
- Colour structure of gold, red, yellow, black, jade
- Pictographic language, mayan script
- Mayan architectural materials include limestone
- Mayan building techniques include
- They had good scientific knowledge and social organisation
- They used lunar, solar and ritual cycles as dates
- Cyclical concept of time
- The ballgame was an important religious ritual that represented a conflict between the sun and the moon, night and day.
- Cities used the landscape around them, various levels, stairs, etc
- The outsides of buildings were typically covered with a layer of stucco painted several colours, particularly red
- Gods include: The Dragon, Itzamna, Kinich Ahau, Chaac, ah puch, etc
- Saunas were popular
- Weapons and tools were made from obsidian and volcanic glass
Rules/Restrictions
- Based in Leeds/surrounding area
- Restricted to preferred mayan materials and building techniques, i.e: limestone
- Worship of mayan gods still prevails. Toned down, no sacrifice.
- Sports?
- Graffiti and street culture intertwined with mayan culture
- Tattoos and piercings more acceptable.
- Fashions and headdresses, how have they been adapted to modern day living?
- Is it restricted to an old street?
- Consider what would be sold in shops
Meso-British zine/book
- Fashion
- Food
- Architecture
- Technology
- Military
- Religion
- Street Culture
- Sports
- Design/Art
Research/Films
Apocalypto
Volcano
http://www.famsi.org/mayawriting/codices/pdf/dresden_fors_schele_all.pdf
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