for the gods
One way the Maya tried to please their gods was to take a sacrifice to the top of one of their structures and rip out heir heart, in the sunlight.
Clara Bezanilla has written: 'A pocket dictionary of Aztec and Mayan gods and goddesses' -- subject(s): Maya gods, Aztec mythology, Maya mythology, Aztec gods, Juvenile Dictionaries
polytheisticMayans had many gods. Over a 100 at the link
Beliefs in many gods
Descended from the gods.
to worship gods and respect for the gods
Aztec was sun god
The Maya considered the stars and planets to be deities or gods. They believed that these celestial bodies had power and influence over the natural world and their daily lives. The Maya closely observed the movements of the stars and planets to predict events and make important decisions.
they did sacrifices to honor the gods they worshiped. (created by: a 6th grader)
To make sure that they are honoring there "gods" on the right dates.
First Time - Offer Nissim Feat. Maya album - was created on 2005-05-10.