In 1995, the oldest recorded evidence of this practice was excavated at a site whose name means “beloved’s pass.” 47 depictions of this practice are found at a site for it called Dainzú (“dah-een-SOO”). A man participating in this practice is depicted on a stone panel with snakes sprouting from his neck. Depictions of people engaging in this practice generally depict them covering their chest with a palma and wearing heavy “yokes” on a belt. Ulama is a modern descendant of this practice, which took place in purpose-built venues shaped like a capital I from above. The Popol Vuh describes the practice of sacrificing people who participated in this activity. For 10 points, participants had to use their hips to push a rubber object through stone hoops in what pre-Colombian activity? ■END■
ANSWER: Mesoamerican ball game [or ōllamaliztli; or tlachtli; or pitz; or juego de pelota; or pok-ta-pok; or pok-a-tok; or pokolpok; accept ulama until read; prompt on games or sports]
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