The Granting Heads

Well, you've probably all heard of Olmec Colossal Heads. It's a good thing they used the world colossal to describe them, too. I can't really think another world that would be more befitting. I mean, they are huge. However, it's not the size that matters. I know you've heard that before, but in this case, it really is the truth. Rather, its the ancient spells that were cast upon the heads that are important. Recently discoveries have shone light on the fact that the Olmecs actually had a very detailed system of written communication. These words are the ones that were used to cast the spells upon the ancient heads that allowed them to speak to them as if they were human beings. They used these ancient heads like more involved magic 8 Balls. The heads would answer the questions that they asked them. Usually, they involved questions concerning how they should carry out certain tribal business, but from time to time these heads were asked to give directions on how to make magical items th