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What did the Mayans call chocolate?
The Mayans called the drink “chocolhaa” (“bitter water”) and Aztecs called it “Xocolatl.” From those words eventually evolved the word “chocolate.” Cacao was used in special celebrations such as those for funeral rituals, war, or harvests.
How do you say chocolate in Mayan language?
“Chocolate” comes from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztec Empire. The word “cacao” was used by the ancient Maya, but the word likely originates with the Mije-Sokean language family.
Is chocolate Aztec or Mayan?
The Olmecs used the cacao plant for religious rituals and medicinal purposes, but the first evidence of cocoa as a drink comes from the Mayan people.
Who enjoyed chocolate in Mayan culture?
The Mayan written history mentions chocolate drinks being used in celebrations and to finalize important transactions and ceremonies. Despite chocolate's importance in Mayan culture, it wasn't reserved for the wealthy and powerful, but was readily available to almost everyone.
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