Elements in the archaeological evidence suggesting that the Olmec were shamanistic are
A) depictions of captives.
B) figurines of were-jaguars.
C) inscriptions describing religious observances.
D) records of their mythology.

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Figurines of were-jaguars, which are half-man, half-jaguar figures, are believed to have been used in shamanistic rituals, possibly as representations of spirit helpers or guides. The were-jaguar motif is also significant in Olmec art and mythology, further suggesting shamanistic practices.

Elements in the Archaeological Evidence Suggesting That the Olmec Were