the Aztec ballgame

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Mesoamerican ballgame
gptkbp:associated_with the god Tezcatlipoca
gptkbp:community_involvement the entire community
gptkbp:court stone rings
shaped like an I
gptkbp:cultural_significance true
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Aztec_art
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Aztec ballgame
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Aztec_culture
gptkbp:influenced other cultures' ballgames
gptkbp:involved a rubber ball
gptkbp:is_a entertainment
cultural expression
modern sports
the modern game of basketball
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of victories in war
gptkbp:is_a_key_player_in gptkb:Aztec_civilization
gptkb:Mesoamerica
various formats
different styles
various weather conditions
nobles and commoners
various_regions_of_Mexico
gptkbp:is_a_source_of cultural pride
entertainment for spectators
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of social status
skill and strategy
gptkbp:is_a_way_to community bonding
the gods
athletic talent
conflicts
the youth
discipline and teamwork
physical prowess
identity.
with ancestral traditions
gptkbp:is_known_for ōllamaliztli
gptkbp:is_linked_to political power
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Aztec_mythology
Aztec_education
gptkbp:is_popular_among festivals
religious ceremonies
gptkbp:is_used_in music and dance
gptkbp:isDisplayedOn a ball court
gptkbp:notable_player the central plaza
gptkbp:notablePlayer spectacular displays of skill
gptkbp:number_of_teams up to 7 players
gptkbp:playsFor two teams
sacrificial purposes
determine captives
special rules for nobles
gptkbp:recordings gptkb:Spanish_conquistadors
gptkbp:rules scoring points
gptkbp:usedIn rubber
gptkbp:was large crowds
about the size of a soccer ball
gptkbp:weight about 1.5 kg