TotonacThe Totonac are a Native American people in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. "Totonac" is also the name of their native language; most now speak the Spanish language, some in addition to the traditional tongue. The Totonac built the Pre-Columbian city of El Tajín. Many are centered in and around the city of Papantla. Until the mid 19th century, the Totonac were the world's main producers of vanilla. Category:Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica |
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"Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies." - Voltaire (1694-1778) on his deathbed in response to a priest asking that he renounce Satan. |
