Aztec_and_Mayan_Religious_Practices

Aztec and Mayan Religious Practices Aztec and Mayan Religious Practices Thesis Statement: Aztec and Mayan religious practices were unique and sometimes barbaric. From daily rituals to elaborate ceremonies dedicated to the worship of deities the Aztec and Maya were ensconced in their religion. I. Religion of the Aztecs A. Deities that were Worshiped B. Structures Built towards Devotion C. Calendar Based on Worship D. Distinctive Ceremonies II. Religion of the Maya A. Deities that were Worshiped B. Distinctive Religious Practices III. Religions effect on Aztec and Mayan Society A. Similarities and Differences between the two societies B. Downfall of Aztec society Central America is a continent rich in culture as well as history. Inhabitants of Central America are comprised of a mixture of Indian and Spanish decent. The best known of the Central American Indians is the Aztec and Maya. The society of the Aztec and Maya held religion to the utmost highest priority. Aztec and Mayan religious practices were unique and sometimes barbaric. From daily rituals to elaborate ceremonies dedicated to the worship of deities the Aztec and Maya were ensconced in their religion. Aztec and Mayan religious zeal indirectly contributed to their demise. The Aztecs had a number of gods that aztecs, mayan, gods, aztec, god, maya, sacrifice, religious, pyramid, mayan, central, two, society, america, worship, religion, one, called, worshipped, war, spinden, sacrificed, pyramids, demarest, deities, ceremonies, calendar, year, sun, spanish, said, made, elaborate, dedicated, days, conrad, chosen, blood, based, york, way, victim, times, time, thought, temples, sometimes, sacrifices, press, practices