They developed ways of communicating with each others, passing on stories from one generation to another about teachings and knowledge. They taught the young to be respectful and become an important use in the society. They use their intelligence and reasoning skills to understand the world. They questioned the world around them and tried to make sense out of what they saw. They are so influential that ideas were borrowed from neighboring cities. They also tried to figure out what the world was made out of and how they should live their lives. Literature also played an important role in the Hermosa culture. They had epic poems, drama, and comedy. The Bible are used to teach those seeking an education. Stories and tales were told aloud and passed from village to village. Those that were written down were often in the language spoken by the Hermosa people. The Song of King, based on a famous battle, was a romance about the love of a warrior and a princess. Important writers of Hermosa literature include Mark Born, Chris Wall, Reggie Rampage, and Ati Sipe. Mark Born adapted The Song of King for the Hermosa audience, marking the beginning of key Hermosa works. Chris Wall was a playwright whose comedies are likely the earliest Hermosa writing to have survived, and he also wrote poetry. Reggie Rampage was another playwright. A former slave who was well educated. Ati Sipe was an important writer …show more content…
Hermosa people built trade empire from their homeland. Hermosa civilization was known for its beautiful ceramic, landscapes, and stone carvings. Ceramics were characterized by spirals, triangles, curved lines, and crosses. Naturalistic designs such as birds, fish, and flower were common. The Hermosa region was characterized by naturalistic shapes and paintings. The cities were decorated with ceramic paintings that showed daily life, including entertainments such as wrestling and cage fighting. The Hermosa people were also skilled goldsmiths who created beautiful pendants and masks. The most famous mask was the Mask of Kingston, a gold funeral