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Mayan Warfare
By: Karim Abouel Seoud
Warriors were sometimes Militia
War chiefs had the most armor
They had no mercy!
Warriors
“Kohaw” was their helmet
Cotton, stuffed with rocks (Body Armor).
Spanish showed them metal armor
Armor
“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
Weapons
Fought between tribes
Mostly for land Survivors would
be slaves Many die in war
War
fifty-five kilometer between enemies
500-1000 people in wars
“Halach Uinic” responsible calling troops
Project missiles at long range
Tactics and Organization
“Ah Chuy Kak” war god
Know as fire destroyer
Worship him to victory
God Of War
Revenge A conqueror
rises up Cruel leader Mostly for land
Causes Of War
Place of war Had a grave Tribe captured
Colha Colha is a
Mayan city Invasion to take
weapons and supplies
Colha (City)
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Pictures Bibliography Slide 2:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GriGWoBYtPY/TVA72uh2QnI/AAAAAAAAAgs/4nywp0PZ3zU/s1600/mayaWarrior01.jpg
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