Before modern nationalism, Mesoamerican belonging was often local and sacred. 🌽🏛️

City, temple, ancestor, land, ritual, and community shaped homeland long before the nation-state.

Patriotism did not begin with flags.

#MesoamericanHistory #Patriotism #AncientHistory #Brewminate

https://brewminate.com/mesoamerican-patriotism-local-homeland-before-nationalism/