Mayan Warfare

By: Karim Abouel Seoud

Warriors were sometimes Militia

War chiefs had the most armor

They had no mercy!

Warriors

“Kohaw” was their helmet

Cotton, stuffed with rocks (Body Armor).

Spanish showed them metal armor

Armor

“Atlatl” is a short spear

Spears had a metal head

Made from obsidian and chert.

Shield's were made of heavy wood

Used club, knifes, bow and arrow

Weapons

Fought between tribes

Mostly for land Survivors would

be slaves Many die in war

War

fifty-five kilometer between enemies

500-1000 people in wars

“Halach Uinic” responsible calling troops

Project missiles at long range

Tactics and Organization

“Ah Chuy Kak” war god

Know as fire destroyer

Worship him to victory

God Of War

Revenge A conqueror

rises up Cruel leader Mostly for land

Causes Of War

Place of war Had a grave Tribe captured

Colha Colha is a

Mayan city Invasion to take

weapons and supplies

Colha (City)

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