Art of The Americas (Ancient) No one knows for sure what these large heads represent. What do you think they represent? Do you think they were worshipped? Do you think they were a monotheistic or polytheistic society, and why?

The large heads mention found under the Olmec civilization in South America.

Explanation:

Little has been known about these heads of the Olmec Civilization because they did not have much writing beyond some carved glyphs. The Olmec best known for the statues they carved. These stone heads were of 20 ton. According to historians, it depicted portraits of powerful rulers, possibly to celebrate their deaths. The Olmecs were polytheistic, worshiping many gods who controlled nature. These gods took on human-like forms and showed mixtures of reptile, bird, and feline features.

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