CultureMaya

The olmecs had a Grasp of mathematics. The calendar was based on the knowledge of zero. This was there greatest contribution. The olmecs were a society that had an intimate association of man and animal. Believed in a Jaguar god. The olmec diffusion of culture was due to religion and trade. Their architecture was unpretentious and although stone not abundant massive stone carvings and stone heads have been found. They lived a modest simple life. Outside groups contributed to Olmec success because they feared the power of the Jaguar god. It was a homogenous society divided into social groups. with specialities. Famous for artwork especially colosal heads