#totonac

[folkfashion]

Danza de los Voladores flyer headdress, Mexico, by Valeria Luongo

[bastrod]

Totonac background practice

[exiled-prince]

Today marks 3 years since Onyx Equinox aired. Even though I was late to the party, I'm glad I found this show. Among most of the media set in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Onyx Equinox is the one of the few with the most historical accuracies. It's a show that inspired me to continue my personal project. Thank you, Sofia.

[artifacts-archive]

Figure of a Seated Leader

Totonac

300–600 CE

This naturalistic figure ranks among the finest works of the Remojadas sculptural tradition. The artist modeled the face of a youthful chieftain as an idealized type, yet there is also a sense of individual portraiture. Sitting cross-legged, with arms extended to the knees, the young ruler’s body conveys tension. He is elegantly dressed with an elaborate turban, belt, and skirt. The jewelry adorning his wrists and neck represents flowers, while the embroidery of the belt likely signals his rank and status.

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[harpagornis]

Another of my favourite scenes

[minimewtreasures]

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[skunkes]

talon hates pet names but he does secretly want one, honestly, to feel more like a part of the group. (i wanted to make a comic about this but it just read like more of the overdone writing i dislike). The issue is. Well he doesnt take well to compliments or praise in general, due to past negative experiences. Likes being called handsome in any context so it has to be used sparingly because it makes him puff up so cutely.

All of al's usual go to's are too cutesy for him which also bothers Talon greatly, so we have to think outside the box. Honestly being called a little tick would be the best one, fun and fitting but he actually also has negative experiences with that one specifically. Then it just gets into throwing anything out there territory, which is entertaining in itself. My little leech, viper, pesky little louse, mosquito, kissing bug (<- a good contender actually.) Bat is too obvious but maybe al would use it as a placeholder... It's best when they come up organically, but al's been feeling the pressure to cement a good one.

[megalithicmarvels]

Ancient Dwarf Dwellings or Extravagant Tombs?

SAVE YOUR SPOT By Derek Olson Did you know that along the lush coast of Veracruz Mexico is a mysterious site known as Quiahuiztlán that hides 78 strange structures left behind from a forgotten civilization known as the Totonacs? Appearing as miniature temples, these structures stand approximately 5 feet tall, and the entrance that leads inside each one is only about 1 foot high!  The…

[spencerslover-blog]

Did you know Tláloc? He's one of the most important and formidable gods in the Aztec pantheon! He was considered the god of rain, water, lightning and agriculture. His name derives from the Nahuatl words tlali meaning 'earth' and oc meaning 'something on the surface'. However, the origins of the god are probably much earlier as he shares many similarities with the Olmec God IV and the Mayan God B or Chac. In the various Mesoamerican cultures Tláloc appears as Dzahui for the Mixtec and Tajίn for the Totonac. Oh, I'm rambling, sorry.

[mapsontheweb]

First and Second Most spoken Indigenous languages in Mexico by state

by mexidominicarican8

<div class="md"><p>60 Most spoken Indigenous languages in Mexico (ones that appear on the map are in bold)</p> <ol> <li><strong>Nahuatl</strong> (Nahuatl, Nahuat, Nahual, Macehualtlahtol, Melatahtol): 1,651,958 speakers</li> <li><strong>Yucatec Maya</strong> (Maaya t'aan): 774,755 speakers</li> <li><strong>Tzeltal Maya</strong> (K'op o winik atel): 589,144 speakers</li> <li><strong>Tzotzil Maya</strong> (Batsil k'op): 550,274 speakers</li> <li><strong>Mixtec</strong> (Tu'un sávi): 526,593 speakers</li> <li><strong>Zapotec</strong> (Diidxaza): 490,845 speakers</li> <li><strong>Otomí</strong> (Hñä hñü): 298,861 speakers</li> <li><strong>Totonac</strong> (Tachihuiin): 256,344 speakers</li> <li><strong>Ch'ol Maya</strong> (Winik): 254,715 speakers</li> <li>Mazatec (Ha shuta enima): 237,212 speakers</li> <li><strong>Huastec</strong> (Téenek): 168,729 speakers</li> <li><strong>Mazahua</strong> (Jñatho): 153,797 speakers</li> <li>Tlapanec (Me'phaa): 147,432 speakers</li> <li>Chinantec (Tsa jujmí): 144,394 speakers</li> <li><strong>Purépecha</strong> (P'urhépecha): 142,459 speakers</li> <li>Mixe (Ayüük): 139,760 speakers</li> <li><strong>Tarahumara</strong> (Rarámuri): 91,554 speakers</li> <li>Zoque: 74,018 speakers</li> <li>Tojolab'al (Tojolwinik otik): 66,953 speakers</li> <li><strong>Chontal de Tabasco</strong> (Yokot t'an): 60,563 speakers</li> <li><strong>Huichol</strong> (Wixárika): 60,263 speakers</li> <li>Amuzgo (Tzañcue): 59,884 speakers</li> <li>Chatino (Cha'cña): 52,076 speakers</li> <li><strong>Tepehuano del sur</strong> (Ódami): 44,386 speakers</li> <li><strong>Mayo</strong> (Yoreme): 38,507 speakers</li> <li>Popoluca (Zoquean) (Tuncápxe): 36,113 speakers</li> <li><strong>Cora</strong> (Naáyarite): 33,226 speakers</li> <li>Trique (Tinujéi): 29,545 speakers</li> <li><strong>Yaqui</strong> (Yoem Noki or Hiak Nokpo): 19,376 speakers</li> <li>Huave (Ikoods): 18,827 speakers</li> <li>Popoloca (Oto-manguean): 17,274 speakers</li> <li>Cuicatec (Nduudu yu): 12,961 speakers</li> <li>Pame (Xigüe): 11,924 speakers</li> <li>Mam (Qyool): 11,369 speakers</li> <li>Q'anjob'al: 10,851 speakers</li> <li><strong>Tepehuano del norte</strong>: 9,855 speakers</li> <li>Tepehua (Hamasipini): 8,884 speakers</li> <li>Chontal de Oaxaca (Slijuala sihanuk): 5,613 speakers</li> <li>Sayultec: 4,765 speakers</li> <li>Chuj: 3,516 speakers</li> <li>Acateco: 2,894 speakers</li> <li>Chichimeca jonaz (Úza): 2,364 speakers</li> <li>Ocuilteco (Tlahuica): 2,238 speakers</li> <li>Guarijío (Warihó): 2,139 speakers</li> <li>Q'eqchí (Q'eqchí): 1,599 speakers</li> <li>Matlatzinca: 1,245 speakers</li> <li>Pima Bajo (Oob No'ok): 1,245 speakers</li> <li>Chocho (Runixa ngiigua): 847 speakers</li> <li>Lacandón (Hach t'an): 771 speakers</li> <li>Seri (Cmiique iitom): 723 speakers</li> <li>Kʼicheʼ: 589 speakers (1.1 million in Guatemala)</li> <li>Kumiai (Ti'pai): 500 speakers (110 in USA) </li> <li>Jakaltek (Poptí) (Abxubal): 481speakers</li> <li>Texistepequeño: 368 speakers</li> <li>Paipai (Jaspuy pai): 231 speakers</li> <li>Pápago (O'odham): 203 speakers</li> <li>Ixcatec: 195 speakers</li> <li>Cucapá (Kuapá): 180 speakers (370 in USA)</li> <li>Kaqchikel: 169 speakers (440,000 in Guatemala)</li> <li>Mochoʼ: 126 speakers</li> </ol> </div>

[manymanydolls]

Josefina says Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Since Josefina was gifted to me by my partner, who is Indigenous Mexican (Totonac/Nahua), I made her a traditional Totonac outfit to wear for the event. The huipil (blouse) embroidery was my favorite part!

On a more serious note, Indigenous women in Mexico experience levels of violence almost three times higher than non-Indigenous women living in the same areas, including physical and sexual abuse and a lack of access to the legal system to seek justice. In your acknowledgement of Hispanic Heritage Month, please remember the struggles of Indigenous Latin Americans, and Indigenous women in particular who face inequality due to their sex as well as their ethnicity.

[worldfoodwine]

Vanilla: A journey from the ancient Totonacs to your kitchen! Dive into its rich history and versatility in sweet and savory dishes.

Learn how to make the most of vanilla in your cooking adventures.

Vanilla ice cream has been one of the top three favorite ice cream flavors in Europe and U.S.A. for decades.

[artifacts-archive]

Figure of a Woman in Ceremonial Dress

Totonac

700–900

In the afterlife, it was the role of deceased noble ancestors to communicate with the deified forces of nature on behalf of their people. Presented as offerings at ancestral shrines, mold-made figures of this kind were sometimes reshaped while the clay was still moist to give them more individualized facial features.

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[majestativa]

Every true civilization keeps the soul alive, sustains the desire to stay awake. Explain how high Mexican civilization says awake. […] Distinguish between the currents: Maya, Toltec, Otomis, Anaxtec, Nahuatl, Totonac.

— Antonin Artaud, The Death of Satan and Other Mystical Writings, transl by Alastair Hamilton & Victor Corti, (1974)

[mirrorbuns]

Florita presume su maravilloso vestido totonaco, inspirado en la rica cultura de este antiguo pueblo que habitó Veracruz. Los totonacos fueron uno de los primeros grupos indígenas en contactar con los españoles en 1519, formando una alianza con ellos para liberarse del dominio azteca. Sin embargo, debido a las nuevas leyes impuestas y las enfermedades traídas por los colonizadores, su civilización se debilitó y se fragmentó en varios grupos. Florita lleva una blusa y falda de lana decorada con motivos de árboles de la vida en tonos rojos, complementada con una faja. Hoy en día, el atuendo tradicional ha evolucionado hacia una enagua corta, blusa, medio delantal y pañoleta de seda artificial. Como abrigo típico, las mujeres usan el rebozo, elaborado en algodón para el verano y lana para el invierno.

Florita shows off her wonderful Totonac dress, inspired by the rich culture of this ancient people who inhabited Veracruz. The Totonacs were one of the first indigenous groups to make contact with the Spanish in 1519, forming an alliance with them to free themselves from Aztec rule. However, due to the new laws imposed and the diseases brought by the colonizers, their civilization weakened and fragmented into several groups. Florita wears a wool blouse and skirt decorated with tree of life motifs in red tones, complemented by a sash. Today, the traditional attire has evolved into a short petticoat, blouse, half apron and artificial silk scarf. As a typical coat, women wear the rebozo, made of cotton for summer and wool for winter.