Religion
The Mayans were polytheistic, which means to believe in more than one god. The Mayans worshiped many gods such as the gods of sun,rain, and corn or harvest. They worshiped the gods of nature hoping that they would spare them from natures harsh climate. They based their religion off of astronomy,astrology, and practiced rituals with human sacrifices to please the gods. Some of the people who practice this religion are still alive today, but it has changed greatly over time. The religion has mixed with Roman Catholicism during the time when Christianity spread to the Americas. People are still puzzled by the ancient religion today.
Gods
Ah Puch- the god of death
Chac- the god of agriculture
Kinich Ahau- god of the sun
Kukulcan associated with several elements, and is teacher of civilization;good and evil
Ix Chel- rainbow, Earth, and moon goddess
Ixtab- goddess of suicide and hanged people
-These several examples of some of the Mayan gos and goddess.
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