I recently made a pilgrimage to the ancient Mayan temples at Chichen Itza and Tulum in Mexico. I was impressed by the staggering structures the Mayans created, demonstrating their sophisticated understanding of mathematics and astronomy, and a deep inherent spirituality. At one pyramid our tour guide informed us that the Mayans regularly offered human sacrifices to appease their gods. "The Mayans feared that if they did not make sacrifices to the sun god, the sun would not rise the next … [Read more...]
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