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VOL. VI 31. THE BALL GAME
Tlachtli was the Nahuatl name for this religious game, a fertility rite to attract water on earth. The head, hips, legs, and elbows were used to move the rubber ball around and introduce it into a stone ring. The game was closely linked to human sacrifices. $14.99 BUY IT  32. WESTERN OF MEXICO Cultures of the Western region have been less explored, yet they exerted great influence on the central highlands. pottery and figurine clay forms are most amazing and different from the usual religious-dominated types. $14.99 BUY IT
33. CHOLULA Its massive pyramid is the largest structure in Mesoamerica. Crowned by a catholic church, internal tunnels were excavated to reveal at least five different stages of construction. Pottery from Cholula is of extreme beauty due to its polychrome, satiny-lacquered finish with a vast variety of figures and motifs. $14.99 BUY IT
 34. CENTRAL VERACRUZ AND THE ISLAND OF SACRIFICES This is one of the most prolific and representative regions of Mesoamerica, there were developed impressive seniorities and traditions. During the Classic horizon Totonacs spread down from the Puebla hills to the Gulf coast. Polychrome ceramic and amazing vases and containers were manufactured in the Central, South, and the Island of Sacrifices areas. $14.99 BUY IT
35. PRE-HISPANIC CUISINE Still extremely popular today, and the basis of culinary tradition of modern Mexico, pre-Hispanic dishes have endured for centuries an intense cultural change. No other aspect of culture illustrates more vividly the richness of life from ancient times to our day. $14.99 BUY IT
36. TULA: TOLTEC CITY OF FERTILITY AND ABUNDANCE Tlahuiscalpantecutli, the morning star, was worshipped in this powerful center, famous for its gigantic sculptures. Toltec splendor can be seen in this CD with examples of monumental stone work of unparalleled significance. $14.99 BUY IT
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