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Ancient Mesoamerican Mayan Religion Focuses On Astronomy And Astrology And Bloody Human Sacrifices

Religion & Faith >> Ancient Mesoamerican Mayan Religion Focuses On Astronomy And Astrology And Bloody Human Sacrifices

The Mayan culture, one of the most sophisticated cultures before the arrival of the Spanish in the Western Hemisphere was brought into existence by a group of native Mesoamerican people called Maya.

Posted on June 21, 2008 | Related Articles | Linked From
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Mayan Gods Deity Depicting Kings

Religion & Faith >> Mayan Gods Deity Depicting Kings

The ancient Mayans used to worship a myriad of deities. The rulers were considered to be the direct descendant of god. So the gods were often used to depict the kings. Being considered the direct descendant of gods, rulers bloods were considered to be the ideal scarifies to the Mayan Gods.

Posted on February 23, 2008 | Related Articles | Linked From
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