The Ancient Mayans

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The Ancient Mayans
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Believed that Gods controlled everything
Priests had great influence because Mayans
thought priests could talk to the Gods
Polytheism Belief in many Gods
Mayan Religious Beliefs
Gods symbolized as animals Rain God snake, Sun
God Jaguar, Death God bat
Food and animal sacrifices common humans (such
as defeated tribes) sometimes
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This structure is part of the ancient city of
Palenque, which blossomed from 500-900 AD
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This is Uxmal. It is considered by many to be
the best example of an ancient Mayan city left
standing today.
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Tikal, an early Mayan Monument (Now found in
Southern Mexico)