the Mesoamerican ballgame

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sports
gptkbp:cultural_practices ancient civilizations
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:artwork
gptkbp:had_a_court_shape_of I-shape
gptkbp:had_ritual_significance gptkb:true
gptkbp:had_rules_that_included scoring points
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:true
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Mesoamerican ballgame
gptkbp:influenced modern sports
gptkbp:involved a rubber ball
gptkbp:is_a_form_of gptkb:cultural_expression
gptkb:entertainment
political expression
gptkbp:is_a_source_of community identity
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of historical research
archaeological studies
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of social status
gptkbp:is_a_way_to resolve conflicts
honor the gods
celebrate victories
demonstrate teamwork
foster community bonds
showcase athleticism
engage in competition
entertain spectators
show athletic skill
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:sacrifice
religious ceremonies
gptkbp:is_documented_in codices
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:festivals
gptkbp:is_played_by gptkb:Maya
gptkb:Aztecs
gptkb:nobility
gptkb:teams
ancient times
various formats
public spaces
various regions
specific techniques
ceremonial contexts
elaborate costumes
specific equipment
Mesoamerican cultures
different formats
commoners
a ball court
specific scoring methods
cities like Tenochtitlan
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Mesoamerica
gptkbp:revived_in modern times
gptkbp:used_a_ball_made_of rubber
gptkbp:was_a_competition_between rival teams
gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to modern ball games
gptkbp:was_influenced_by local customs
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:historical_narratives
gptkb:Native_American_culture
Mesoamerican mythology
social gatherings
ritualistic practices
community rituals
gptkbp:was_played_with_rules_that_included hitting the ball with hips
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Olmec_rulers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7