Mayan Warfare By Karim Abouel Seoud Warriors Warriors

Mayan Warfare By: Karim Abouel Seoud

Warriors � � � Warriors were sometimes Militia War chiefs had the most armor They had no mercy!

Armor � � � “Kohaw” was their helmet Cotton, stuffed with rocks (Body Armor). Spanish showed them metal armor

Weapons � � � “Atlatl” is a short spear Spears had a metal head Made from obsidian and chert. Shield's were made of heavy wood Used club, knifes, bow and arrow

War � � Fought between tribes Mostly for land Survivors would be slaves Many die in war

� � Tactics and Organization fifty-five kilometer between enemies 500 -1000 people in wars “Halach Uinic” responsible calling troops Project missiles at long range

God Of War � � � “Ah Chuy Kak” war god Know as fire destroyer Worship him to victory

Causes Of War � � Revenge A conqueror rises up Cruel leader Mostly for land

Colha (City) � � � Place of war Had a grave Tribe captured Colha is a Mayan city Invasion to take weapons and supplies

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Pictures Bibliography (cont. ) Slide 9: http: //sacredchocolate. files. wordpress. com/2010/07/ancient-theobroma-cacao. png Slide 10: http: //people. westminstercollege. edu/students/awc 1219/Hybrid. AWC/Images/Bonampak. gif

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