Chapter 249: Heritage Slab, Common Origin Myth!_2

And around these murals, many intricate symbols were engraved, faintly depicting the sun, the moon, statues, masks, gold and jade, pottery, corn, turkeys, long spears, shields, flames... and even the dead.

Xiulote looked intently for a long time and, aside from identifying common elements like the Jaguar, wind, rain, and water, he didn't gain much. He turned his head and sincerely asked Jatili for guidance.

"Please, Sage, interpret this and tell me the truth."

Jatili looked at the ancient murals and smiled leisurely.

"Your Highness, the Heritage Slab holds only images, the meanings are vague, and interpretations depend solely on one's mind, adapting to the times. Once mastery over heritage is achieved, priests and sages wield the power of speech. This is how it mostly is across the world... Since Your Highness asks today, this old man will share the true secrets that are passed down orally within our tribe but never outwards."