CHAPTER XXIII

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FOOD, DRESS, COMMERCE, AND WAR CUSTOMS OF THE MAYAS.

Introduction of Agriculture -- Quiché Tradition of the Discovery of Maize -- Maize Culture -- Superstitions of Farmers -- Hunting and Fishing -- Domestic Animals, Fowl, and Bees -- Preservation and Cooking of Food -- Meals -- Drinks and Drinking -- Habits -- Cannibalism -- Dress of the Mayas -- Maxtlis, Mantles, and Sandals -- Dress of Kings and Priests -- Women's Dress -- Hair and Beard -- Personal Decoration -- Head-Flattening, Perforation, Tattooing, and Painting -- Personal Habits -- Commerce -- Currency -- Markets -- Superstitions of Travelers -- Canoes and Balsas -- War -- Military Leaders -- Insignia -- Armor -- Weapons -- Fortifications -- Battles -- Treatment of Captives 715

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