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Why did Mayas worship Chac?

Chac the God

Asked by Hoopuncle44 on 08 Mar 12:09

Last updated by Jill W on 09 Mar 14:51

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Answered by Jill W on 09 Mar 14:51

Chac (Chaac), was the Mayan rain god. The Mayan people believed that Chac controlled the rain and performed ritual human sacrifices to insure their harvests.