Mayan values exemplified in modern society

Mayan civilazation has had a major affect on modern day society. Things we encounter everyday have been influenced by Mayan ideas and we usually aren't even aware of it. For example; sports. The Mayan's were the first to create an organized team game involving a ball. Today, we have many sports that involve this concept, such as basketball and soccer. Also present in our everyday lives is Mayan food. Mayans ate mostly corn, squash, beans and turkey; all ingredients we still eat today. Lastly, Mayan mythology has had an effect on us as well. The Mayans had a complex calender they used to predict events that are happening today; like solar and lunar eclipses. Also Mayans had a myth that in 2012 the world would dramatically change. People in general as well as scientists have been fascinated by this myth, and it is an issue people are tallking about today. A movie about it called 2012 is also coming out soon. Everyday basic things like food, sports, movies, and much more have all been influenced by mayan civilization.