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> "attract subjects" that's an interesting little phraseology/unsubstantiated theory of state, especially coming from a science publication. typically, you "subject" subjects, hence the word. alternatively, if the redundancy bothers you, you can subject populaces instead.
> "attract subjects" that's an interesting little phraseology/unsubstantiated theory of state, especially coming from a science publication. typically, you "subject" subjects, hence the word. alternatively, if the redundancy bothers you, you can subject populaces instead.
That seems like an appeal to linguistic authority.
I have a hard time imagining building a hierarchy without an attraction phase. There are many real world examples: Jim Jones, Uber, the French Revolution, etc.
> "attract subjects" that's an interesting little phraseology/unsubstantiated theory of state, especially coming from a science publication. typically, you "subject" subjects, hence the word. alternatively, if the redundancy bothers you, you can subject populaces instead.
My guess is whoever paid attention to the stars/sky and deciphered solstices could get enough knowledge to start being seen as a holy man. You are able to predict seasons and plan agriculture, etc. Add some secrecy in the mix and you have multi-generational power structures.
this is the big one; the reason shaman/priests were at the top of the hierarchy in all post-agrarian cultures is because knowing when to plant seeds was the most crucial societal role in changing from hunter-gatherer to domestic agricultural, fueling population density and allowing even more specialized roles.
Why is it "Maya rulers" rather than "Mayan rulers"?
Generally, Maya refers to the people and culture, while Mayan is the language. He is Maya. They are Maya. Maya ruins. Maya clothing. Mayan languages (30 odd ancient, plus one currently spoken in the Yucatan region).
My guess is whoever paid attention to the stars/sky and deciphered solstices could get enough knowledge to start being seen as a holy man. You are able to predict seasons and plan agriculture, etc. Add some secrecy in the mix and you have multi-generational power structures.
Persian astologer-priests were literally the magi from which the word magic is derived, so yes.
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I disapprove. It should be changed to match the adjective form of other countries or regions like Singapore/Singaporean, Mexico, Mexican.
Perhaps it is fitting that the same rival people/nation that oppressed them suffer from the same ambiguity: Spanish vs. Spaniard.
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Generally, Maya refers to the people and culture, while Mayan is the language. He is Maya. They are Maya. Maya ruins. Maya clothing. Mayan languages (30 odd ancient, plus one currently spoken in the Yucatan region).
eh? If we are now saying he is Maya vs Mayan, well news to me. He is America. America clothing. America buildings.
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Generally, Maya refers to the people and culture, while Mayan is the language. He is Maya. They are Maya. Maya ruins. Maya clothing. Mayan languages (30 odd ancient, plus one currently spoken in the Yucatan region).
I disapprove. It should be changed to match the adjective form of other countries or regions like Singapore/Singaporean, Mexico, Mexican.