As a confirmed diffusionist, I have to ask,
“Why build a temple to a Wind God in the center of a continent unless your history had a strong wind driven (sailing) element?”
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Mexico City Wind God temple
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- circumspice
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Re: Mexico City Wind God temple
Um...
Because the wind blows everywhere & not just in a maritime environment?
Because the wind blows everywhere & not just in a maritime environment?
"Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test." ~ Robert G. Ingersoll
"Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer, and, without sneering, teach the rest to sneer." ~ Alexander Pope
"Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer, and, without sneering, teach the rest to sneer." ~ Alexander Pope
Re: Mexico City Wind God temple
But how important a factor is it in daily life mid-continent?
- circumspice
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Re: Mexico City Wind God temple
I wouldn't call Mexico City's location mid continental. I can see veneration of a wind god (any wind god) because that part of Mexico is right in the 'hurricane alley' area of the Gulf of Mexico. Try sitting out a hurricane & you'd probably be praying to whatever deity you thought would save your bacon.
By the way... a hurricane is a really strong wind...
By the way... a hurricane is a really strong wind...
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"Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test." ~ Robert G. Ingersoll
"Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer, and, without sneering, teach the rest to sneer." ~ Alexander Pope
"Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer, and, without sneering, teach the rest to sneer." ~ Alexander Pope