because they thought it would make their gods happy
huitzilopochtli
Aztecs performed sacrifices on the large four sided pyramids which they made for the Aztec Gods,.
The Aztecs made human sacrifices to Huitzilopochtli, their principal god of war and the sun, to ensure his favor and to sustain the cosmos. They believed that by offering human hearts and blood, they could nourish the deity, helping him fight against darkness and maintain the cycle of day and night. These sacrifices were seen as vital to the survival of their civilization, reinforcing social order and religious devotion within Aztec society.
Human sacrifices were integral to Aztec culture as they were believed to nourish the gods and ensure the continuation of the world. The Aztecs viewed these sacrifices as a vital offering to sustain the sun's energy, which was crucial for agriculture and life. Additionally, they served to reinforce social hierarchy and religious devotion, demonstrating loyalty to the gods and the state. This practice was deeply intertwined with their cosmology and worldview, making it a key aspect of Aztec identity.
to schedule sacrifices
temples where human sacrifices were performed
the Aztec had human sacrifices because that is what they believed was right, and believed that if they didn't give human sacrifices to the gods that they would be punished.
yes they did
Priests conducted the Aztec human sacrifices.
huitzilopochtli
The Aztecs captured them and use them as human sacrifices.
Temples where human sacrifices were preformed.
The Aztec civilization.
The Aztec Empire often made slaves of other Native tribes they conquered. They also practiced human sacrifices. Each year thousand of such sacrifices were made at top of their temples, the victims' hearts were cut out and offered to Aztec gods.
THEY USED TO HOLD CEREMONIES & HUMAN SACRIFICES IN ORDER TO PLEASE THEIR GODS.
The Aztecs normally gave human or animal sacrifices to their gods. :D
Because he wants blood from human sacrifices!!1