Ancient history

How did he Maya try to please their gods?

To please their gods, the Maya would:

- Practice divination to communicate with the gods and predict the future.

- Perform rituals and ceremonies, including bloodletting and burning offerings.

- Build elaborate temples and pyramids as places of worship.

- Worship a pantheon of gods, including the sun god, rain god, and maize god.

- Create beautiful works of art, music, and dance as expressions of devotion.

- Participate in religious festivals and celebrations.

- Observe taboos and restrictions to avoid angering the gods.

- Make sacrifices, including human sacrifice in rare cases.

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