Religion

-The Maya worshipped many gods related to different aspects of their life
-others worshipped a sungod, moon goddess, and maize god
-The Maya sometimes held special ceremonies to give blood at events such as birth, weddings, and funerals
-the Maya believed their kings communicated with the gods
-The Maya believed they needed extra blood on special occasions
-a preist would offer human hearts to stone carvings of gods which took place at a temple