Zapotecs 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 zapotecs







The Zapotecs, known as the 'Cloud People', dwelt in the southern highlands of central Mesoamerica, specifically, in the Valley of Oaxaca, which they inhabited from the late Preclassic period to the end of the Classic period (500 BCE - 900 CE).  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.

Historic research shows us that this part of human sacrifice was unique for this game and to this dynasty



Extract

Name of game: Pok-A-Tok or Gomacari 

Dynasty: Zapotecs

When: 500 BCE - 900 CE

Who were Zapotecs:  The Zapotecs, known as the 'Cloud People', dwelt in the southern highlands of central Mesoamerica, specifically, in the Valley of Oaxaca

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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References


http://soccerrefereeusa.com/index.php/history-of-soccer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_Empire
https://www.amatravel.ca/articles/pok-a-tok-ancient-mayan-sport
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history/ulama-mesoamerican-ball-game-deadly-sport-ancient-americas-003156

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