Copán

Introduction I’ve always been fascinated with the Maya Civilization since the very first time I visited Copan, one of the largest Classic Maya centers located at the western region of Honduras. I remember the moment I was greeted by the stelae in the Great Plaza, gazing at the intricate hieroglyphic carvings in their backs and the sculptural relief details found in sculptures and buildings nearby. I was amazed at the fact that these monuments were still standing after thousands of years ago, and that I was lucky enough to see it. Being from Honduras, we are taught in school from a very early age to appreciate our national heritage and culture. The fact that we have Copan as part of our past drives us to be proud of it and embrace it as part of our national identity. It is worth mentioning that the name of Copan refers to the notable concentration of palaces, major temples, ball courts and other important monuments as it shows the royal lineage that ruled the area between 400 A.D. and 820 A.D.…

In Is God a Moral Monster?, Paul Copan describes how wonderful and loving God is while fighting off the accusations of God being a monster by the New Atheists using the Old Testament. One major point made by Copan is the question of how truly loving or terrible God is. Throughout the Old Testament God shows many different sides. He can be a caring God, or He can be a scary God. There are times when God shows mercy and then there are times that seem like he is letting terrible things happen to…

Copan, Paul Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of The Old Testament God. Grand Rapids: Baker Publishing Group, 2011 Introduction Paul Copan is a Christian theologian, apologist, and an author. He is also a professor in Palm Beach Atlantic University. Copan is a very successful author who has written and edited over 25 in the following areas: science and religion, theology, apologetics, philosophy of religion. Another big accomplishment was when he served six years as the president of the…

In the book Is God a Moral Monster author and apologist Paul Copan sets out to offer a response to the argument New Age Atheists make that God lacks humility and was a moral monster in terms of New Testament ethics. Copan shows the reader throughout the book how God is not a prideful God, and that he is humble, self-giving, other-centered Being. Paul Copan takes on the views of some of the most prominent New Age Atheists, in particular Richard Dawkins. Dawkins claims that God is obsessed with…

1. What is the definition of an economy? Economy is defined to have the most influence over a culture because it is defined as the production, distribution, and consumption of a culture. 2. What archaeological remains were found in Copan that are associated with craft-specialization? Who were these craft-specialists? How can archaeologists tell this? Archaeological remains that were found in Copan that are associated with craft-specialization was their workshop which was sealed in time…

There are ruined citadels and imposing public squares that reveal three stages of development in which evolved temples, plazas, altars, and ball courts. Art and hieroglyphs adorn the ruins. Archaeologists discovered a monumental stairway in the plaza that depicts the history of Copan with more than 1800 individual glyphs. The Mayan elite had a practice of burying their ancestor’s in front of their dwellings, they considered this a place of honor. This is important to archaeologists as it enables…

The Copan civilization was widely associated with astronomy and many of their rulers took a vested interest in the galaxy above. One example of this is structure 10L-22 or Temple 22 which was built by Copan's most famous ruler, Waxaklajuun Ub'aah K'awiil, in 715 to mark the completion of his 20th year in power. This structure has been nicknamed the “Cosmic Doorway” for many several reasons. Their are many different carvings that depict and symbolize the relationship between the civilization and…

Agricultural techniques are the largest factor of environmental change in the Maya landscape as 90% of Mayans were involved in agriculture production. Slash and burn agriculture is the most notable farming technique that drastically modified the environment. In order to create vast field systems for crops, forests were cut down and several crops such as corn, beans and squash were planted alongside each other in order to maximize harvest. Planting such complementary crops together balances the…

Over different periods of time and different civilizations common themes have emerged throughout the area of entertainment, especially entertainment with violent undertones. The Roman Colosseum and the Mayan Ball Court in Copán are two prominent examples of this. The Roman Colosseum was a popular place of entertainment for the Romans, as was the Ball Court for the Mayans. However, there is a large difference between the activities of the two forms of entertainment. The Colosseum, first of all,…

hence royal Mayan families overturn their position of power in their city-states. (143) The former ruler of Copan, Yax K’uk Mo, had a Stela, of him deceased into the jaws of the Underworld. (142) Also, there was another monument in the city of Copan that reference Yax K’uk Mo that his ‘house is destroyed.’ (142) Furthermore, Yax K’uk Mo had his tomb burglarized and his funerary temple explored. (142) Despite Yax K 'uk Mo’s tomb detriment, Drew assures that no signs determined popular uprising;…