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Acatec Culture and History (Akateko)

As a complement to our Acatec language information, here is our collection of indexed links about the Acatec tribe and their society.

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The emphasis of these pages is on Acatecs and other American Indians as living people with a present and a future as well as a past. Acatec history is interesting and important, but the Acatec Indians are still here today, too, and we try to feature modern writers as well as traditional folklore, contemporary art as well as museum pieces, and issues and struggles of today as well as the tragedies of yesterday. Suggestions for new links are always welcome.

Our Acatec Websites

Acatec Language:
Translations and language learning materials from the Acatec Indian language.

Mayan Legends:
Collection of Acatec and other Maya mythology and folktales.

Books for sale on the Acatec Indians
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We Were Taught to Plant Corn Not to Kill
Essays and artwork by Guatemalan Mayas about the 20th-century violence that rocked their communities.

The Ancient Maya:
Excellent historical overview of ancient Mayan civilization in general.

Acatec Lifestyle and Tradition

Indigenous Map of Guatemala:
Map showing where in Central America the Akateko people live.

Guatemalan community shares indigenous roots:
Video about the continuation of Akateko culture and traditions among immigrant communities today.

Wikipedia: Akatek
Encyclopedia article on the Acatec Indians.

The Maya of Guatemala:
A good overview of the history of Guatemalan Mayan people and the issues they face today.

In Guatemala, the Maya world untouched for centuries

Birth of a Maya Empire:
Articles about Mayan archaeological discoveries in Guatemala.

San Miguel Acatán
Information about the village the Acateco/Migueleno people take their name from.

Mayan Placenames in Guatemala:
Chart of Guatemalan place names in Akateko and other Mayan languages.

Ancient Mayan Civilization

Mystery of the Maya:
In-depth website about the ancient Mayan civilization.

The Mayan Civilization:
Information and photos about classical and postclassical Maya history.

Maya Astronomy:
Explaining the complex mathematics, astronomy, and calendar system of the ancient Mayas.

The Rise and Fall of the Mayan Empire:
Article on Mayan archaeology.

Maya Religion:
Online texts on the meaning of Mayan ceremonies, myths, and religious traditions.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Native People of Mexico:

Native People of Guatemala:
Information about the indigenous culture of Mexico and Guatemala.
Los Acatecos

Etnia Acateco

Pueblo Akateko:
Information about the Acatec people in Spanish.

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