Massive stone pyramids were erected in honor of specific gods. Pilgrimage to certain temples was required at specific times of the year and the sacred cities of Izamal and the island of Cozumel were of particular importance. Human sacrifice was forbidden by Mayans for much of their history and even when it was used, it was never a prominent feature, except during a ceremony named Chichen-Itza...
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During times of national crisis hundreds of voluntary citizens of their own race (frequently virgins) were drowned. Their bodies were then drawn out of the water and buried. (www.lost-civilizations.net/mayan-religion-popol-vuh.html) Like many ancient scriptures, a problem with the Popol Vuh is that the original text was hard to decipher...
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