The Olmecs: Mesoamerica's Mysterious First Civilization

Olmec Iconography and Religion (1x6)

Air date: Jan 01, 2025

Like so much of the Olmec legacy, we can only speculate about the civilization's religion and iconography. In this lecture, Dr. Barnhart shows you a wealth of Olmec art, including stunning half-human, half-jaguar figures. He then walks you through debates over the Olmec pantheon versus shamanism and ancestor worship.