Cacao: The Spirit Seed of the Ancients

25 Jul 2025 • 9 min • EN
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Send us a text 🌱 The Sacred Origins of Cacao – The Global Latin Factor Podcast 🍫 Journey with us into the ancient history of cacao, tracing its path from sacred Mesoamerican rituals to its modern role as a global superfood. On this episode of The Global Latin Factor, host Crispin Valentin uncovers how this “Food of the Gods” shaped Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec cultures—used in ceremonies, valued as currency, and woven into the heart of Latin identity. We explore:  • 🌿 Cacao’s Mesoamerican beginnings  • 🔥 Its spiritual and cultural significance  • 🔄 How colonization spread it across Europe  • 💞 The modern ceremonial cacao revival  • 💡 Cacao vs. cocoa vs. chocolate explained Tune in every Wednesday for inspiring interviews and deep dives into Latino culture, stories, and community impact   . 💻 Listen or Watch: Website: thegloballatinfactor.com   Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • YouTube 📱 Follow & Connect: Facebook: @TheGlobalLatinFactorPodcast   Instagram: @thegloballatinfactorpodcast TikTok: @thegloballatinfactorpodcast 🔔 Subscribe, Like & Share to support Latino culture, remembrance, and storytelling. PODCAST LINKS: LINKTREE | https://linktr.ee/thegloballatinfactorpodcast WEBSITE | https://thegloballatinfactor.com AMAZON STORE | https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3ALotta+Shirts+Shop&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011 Support the show Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlobalLatinFactorPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegloballatin1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloballatinfactorpodcast Tiktok: ...

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