Ancient Mesoamerica-The Olmecs
The Olmec civilization, emerging around 2500 B.C. in Mesoamerica along the coastal areas of the southern Gulf of Mexico, is often associated with the earliest city, possibly San Lorenzo.
Despite the significance of the Olmecs, many mysteries shroud their history, such as their origin and their pre-Aztec identity, before being named Olmec. While the term “Olmec” is commonly used, its true meaning appears to be “rubber people,” as indicated by multiple sources.
Interestingly, the Olmecs’ original name for themselves remains unknown. I have yet to find any information on this, and if you have insights, feel free to share in the comments. Unfortunately, there is insufficient archaeological evidence to determine their ethnic origins definitively.
The Olmecs are renowned for various aspects of their civilization, including pyramids, cave rituals, offerings, and meticulous records detailing their gods and religious practices.
Symbolism played a significant role in documenting their deities. Theories abound regarding the Olmecs’ origins and beliefs, with one suggesting a connection to the Anunnaki. An illustrative instance involves Thoth, an ancient Egyptian god also known as Ningizdida to the Sumerians, who supposedly migrated to Mesoamerica and settled in Teotihuacan. If an entity or deity from ancient Egypt did indeed establish the Olmec civilization, what methods might have been employed to transport a group of people across the ocean?
Trade winds, or easterlies, constitute persistent winds flowing towards the Earth’s equatorial region, either from the northeast (in the northern hemisphere) or the southeast (in the southern hemisphere). These winds were utilized by seafarers to traverse the world’s oceans. Imagine the feasibility of migrating from Africa to Mesoamerica with a reliable boat harnessed by the natural power of the wind.