HIS 126 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Wak Chanil Ajaw, Genderqueer, Mesoamerica
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We have more questions than answers about the mayans. Moved in from the north to the south. Slaves could own property, own land, and marry; children were free; could purchase their own slaves + their freedom. Appeals to local allies to aid/successfully overthrow the aztec. Cort s" lover and gives birth to his on. In 1524, she was married to the conquistador juan de. 1 men would pass it down to sons. Women are associated with the moon, life, food, religious rites. Everything has a complementary piece (summer, winter; day, night; sun, moon; men, women) Grew potatoes, beans, squash; raised llamas, alpacas, dogs, guinea pigs (ate guinea pigs, not others) Weaving will be a central women"s role. Both men and women will learn how to weave. Men and women shared equally (separate but equal, equal but complementary) Women would maintain property and pass it down to daughters;
