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According to the written histories, yes they did. However the writer of that history were the clergy that accompanied the conquistadors, so I would be inclined to think the instances were fewer and further between than reported.
Archaeologists have unearthed what appears to be proof that human sacrifice was practiced. They can not however conclusively say how often it happened or under what circumstance.
What else can I help you with?
Why did the mayans build pyramids?
The priests advised the Mayas on how to please the gods. The people believed whatever the priests spoke was the will of the gods and the people willingly obeyed. The priests said the gods wanted many pyramids and temples. The people obeyed and built stone pyramids to honor the gods. The Mayas also believed they had to sacrifice humans to honor and keep peace with the gods. In this way, the priests had much control over the people.
Why is agriculture important to the Mayans?
The Mayan civilization had a big population and so if there was no agriculture then there won't be enough food for everyone and some people might die from hunger so this is why agriculture is important to the Mayans.
Did the Spanish burn the Mayans valuable collection of books?
No. Mayans did not have books. (They had writing, but it was carved in stone, not written on paper.)If Mayans did have books, the Spaniards likely would have burned them for containing blasphemies.
What are the differences and similarities between the caribs and mayans?
Both the Caribs and the Mayans were indigenous peoples from the Caribbean and Central America regions, respectively. However, the Caribs were known for their seafaring skills and were known as fierce warriors, while the Mayans were known for their advanced knowledge in mathematics, astronomy, and architecture. The Caribs were primarily hunter-gatherers, while the Mayans were skilled farmers who developed complex agricultural practices.
What happened to the pyramids of the Mayans and Aztecs?
The pyramids of the Mayans and Aztecs still exist today as archaeological ruins in Mexico and Central America. They were built as platforms for religious ceremonies and rituals, and although some have suffered damage from erosion and looting over time, many have been preserved and are popular tourist attractions.
Why are the Mayans so important to people?
it has to do with the past and many people want to know if there ancestors were mayans
What are the different types of religion in ancient mayans?
polytheistic, the believing in many gods and they did sacrifice.
Why did the Mayans have slaves?
to use them as sacrifice
Did Incas and Mayans both sacrifice?
yes
Did mayans sacrifice guys or woman?
guys
What is the effect sacrifice has Mayans?
this is a weird question
Why did people sacrifice in Maya?
the mayans sacrificed people because they thought that the sun god would ruin their crops if they did not give human blood
Why did the Mayans dance?
while the Mayans danced to appeal to the gods they also did this during rituals of sacrifice and of courting.
Where the native people related to the Mayans?
no the native people were not related to the Mayans
What animals did the mayans sacrifice?
birds are scared of mayans beacuase they would kill them with guns hi its trennan
The leading practitioners of human sacrifice in the Americas were the?
the mayans and the aztecs
How the Olympics were different from Mayans?
the mayans were games, and the olympics are people
