How the Maya maintain a living connection to their ancestors through cultural tradition
In short: The Penn Museum explores the enduring role of ancestors in Maya identity, heritage, and power. This programming highlights how both ancient and contemporary communities engage with their forebears through specialized workshops and expert lectures.
For the Maya, ancestors are not distant figures but remain fundamental to the sense of place and identity. The museum event features insights from scholars including Dr. Charles Golden of Brandeis University and Dr. Payson Sheets from the University of Colorado Boulder.
The program also includes a practical workshop on Maya hieroglyphs led by Simon Martin, the Associate Curator of the American Section, offering a deeper look at the cultural traditions that bridge the past and present.
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: "Eccentrics"
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/history-eccentrics.
How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.
General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.
Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?
Related
More in History · Latest · A–Z · All topics
