The Olmeca Influence in Ancient America

Title

The Olmeca Influence in Ancient America

Magazine

Improvement Era

Publication Type

Magazine Article

Year of Publication

1942

Authors

Number of Pages

6

Date Published

January 1942

Volume

45

Issue Number

1

Abstract

A series of brief comments in which the author presents archaeological findings, architectural notes, and myths and legends that deal indirectly with the Book of Mormon. Dibble discusses the wheel, ancient irrigation methods, metals, Mexican and Mayan codices, Quetzalcoatl, ancient buildings, and numerous other related items. The eighth part covers the Olmecs.

Subject Keywords

Archaeology
Native Americans - Olmec
Ancient America – Mesoamerica
Ancient America - Mesoamerica

Bibliographic Citation

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