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OpenStudy (eiwoh):

LAST QUESITON!!!! What was the role of human sacrifice in the major civilizations of Mesoamerica and South America?

OpenStudy (eiwoh):

@bluewolf

OpenStudy (cywise):

They believed that they had to offer their gods the gift of human blood. The victims were usually prisoners of war and slaves. The priests would plunge a knife into the victim’s chest and rip out of the still beating heart to give to the gods. I don't know if this helps you much

OpenStudy (jake4272):

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OpenStudy (aspenmurillo):

^^

OpenStudy (cywise):

I'm thinking of aztecs

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