Due to this, the Mayans indeed practiced human sacrifice as a result, albeit not as fiercely as the Aztecs (Carvalho 1). Other historians and historical accounts do prove that practices by the Aztecs did influence the Mayans. Some historians argue that human sacrifice was a practice carried out by the ruthless Aztecs and not Mayans (Carvalho 1). There was however, heated controversy regarding the depiction of depiction of the Mayans as barbaric through the scenes of human sacrifice. This was done historically by the Mayans (Carvalho 1). Bodies and heads of the sacrificial victims were tossed down the steps of the temple while hearts were burned on the altar.
JAGUAR APOCALYPTO MOVIE
The movie shows scenes of human sacrifice. Historically, the movie accurately depicts the Mayan culture. He manages to save his wife who had delivered and his two sons (Carvalho 1). He is spared from sacrifice by an eclipse and has to struggle to survive.
He hides his son and pregnant wife in a deep hole and is unfortunately captured. It tells of the time when the Mayan civilization was declining and the rulers recommend offering human sacrifices and building of more temples to appease their gods and restore the civilization to prosperity.Īpocalypto outlines the tale Jaguar Paw, whose village is attacked by Mayans seeking slaves for human sacrifice. It is set during the age of the Mayan civilization in Mexico. Apocalypto, 2006 is a movie directed by Mel Gibson.
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