The ability to decipher Mayan writing has shifted our understanding of Mayan art. Whereas scholars previously believed Mayan art's purpose was to ________, they now believe it to have been ________.

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Deciphering Mayan writing revealed that much of Mayan art was actually presenting stories of the gods, which expanded the understanding of the Mayan civilization beyond just the historical and legal aspects.

The Ability to Decipher Mayan Writing Has Shifted Our Understanding