Aztec version of Pok A Tok : Human sacrifice and Ancient Football
Hello
friends continuing our series on ancient version of football, where we have
covered three different variants Cuju,
kemari and Pok A Tok, both though similar in approach have little variation of rules.
In
last series while reading about Pok A Tok, we hit upon mention of dynasty known
as Aztecs and Zapotecs, the mention came with a highlighting point where we
have mention of human sacrifice related to game of football in these dynasties,
so we use this space to have a look on of the dynasty Aztecs,
Aztecs Dynasty/Empire also
known as triple alliance existed around 1430, the allies were Mexico-Tenochtitlan,
Texcoco and Tlacopna, forming an empire around valley of mexico
Version
of Pok A Tok, the game where basic rules are concerned remains same, which is
of hitting the ball through thigh and hip towards goal circle which is situated at
height above the ground, what is found unique is stadium and ground specially
designed for this game and the importance attached to this game.
Commoners,
warriors and noble family men all played this game attaching it the significant
importance, the game was more physical and use of thigh and hips some time
lasting upto days before a team can win it.
Another unique purpose
of this game for Aztecs dynasty was to settle the conflicts, where leader of
the loosing team or at time the entire team was put to sacrifice on altar of
sacrifice
Historic
research shows us that this part of human sacrifice was unique for this game
and to this dynasty
In
the coming series we will take a look at another dynasty where this game has
human sacrifice related to it
Extract
Name
of game: Pok-A-Tok or Gomacari
Dynasty:
Aztecs
When:
1430
Who
were Aztecs: Triple alliance of Mexico-Tenochtitlan, Texcoco and
Tlacopna
Discovery:
Mexico
Objects:
The object of the game was to shoot a leather ball through a vertically mounted
ring at the end of a forty/fifty yards long field.
Allowed:
The players could use their feet, legs, hips or elbows.
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