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Itzá, State Quintana Roo, México Warriors Temple: Chac Mool Early Postclassic (900-1200 AD) 950-1050 AD |
Comments: Chac Mool ("great red jaguar paw" in Mayan) may sym- bolize fallen warrior who deliver offerings (hearts of the sacrificial vic- tims) to the gods. It is usually a reclining figure with the receptacle vessel on the chest. Chac Mools usually found atop of Mayan temples. |
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