The Chavín culture, active from 900 BCE to 200 BCE in Peru, is renowned for its stone carvings and intricate iconography depicting mythological animals. Figures like the jaguar and eagle reflect a complex spiritual system connecting humans to powerful natural forces.Chavín’s artistic legacy suggests a theocratic society where priests played central roles in ritual practices. The culture’s religious influence extended throughout the Andes, shaping the region’s spiritual traditions.