Maya "Chocolate God" 2

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In Maya culture, cocoa could not be dissociated from religion. According to Mayan religious beliefs, their gods discovered cacao. Because cacao was considered so valuable in ancient Central America, the Maya portrayed it as the first among the fruit trees grown from the Maize God’s abandoned body. Consequently, cacao, or chocolate, is termed “food of the gods. This engraved figure represents the Maya Maize God or the "Maya Chocolate God". It was found in a early Classic period Maya stone chocolate bowl. Perfect for decorative uses in kitchens and cafes