Maya Society Summary

In chapter two, Culture and Practice of War in Maya Society by Takeshi Inomata and Daniela Triadan, of the book, Warfare In Cultural Context Practice, Agency, And The Archaeology Of Violence by Axel E. Nielsen and William H. Walker discussed the cultural codes of conduct for warfare for the Maya cannot be comprehended through the advantages and disadvantages of abiding by the rules. With that being said, the cultural codes of conduct for warfare for the Maya can be comprehended through its warrior honor and pride. Therefore, the practice of warfare depended upon conscious methodology and the action of cultural perception of each warrior. The formation, duplication, alteration of such codes, as well as other cultural perception of warfare occurred …show more content…
The warfares concentrated on personal engagements and the imprisonment of well known opponents for future sacrifice. The imprisonment of opponents wasn't an effective approach, as the Aztecs discovered the difficult way when they encountered the Spaniards. This application originated from Mesoamerica's broad religious beliefs. In the sense that, the commitment of human blood and existences to otherwordly beings (Inomata, Triadan page …show more content…
For the Classic Maya society, war was considered to be an important concern, especially for the elite males, and they fought their opponents regularly. They concentrated on personal engagements, the imprisonment of opponents, and future sacrifice which was most likely permitted by religious beliefs and the ability to do something, widespread respect and admiration, and high respect for warriors. These cultural perception of warfare discouraged the demolition of their opponents settlements. Thus far, the presence of fortifications at a some centers recommended the cultural codes from time to time did not work (Inomata, Triadan page