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Why did jaguars figure prominently in Olmec art and religious rituals

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they were powerful, majestic and deadly animals.
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Why did jaguars figure prominently in Olmec art and religious rituals?

A.

The Olmec believed in animal gods.

B.

The Olmec believed jaguars had mystical powers.

C.

The Olmec believed they were descendants of jaguars.

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