These gods had to be pleased so Maya communities made regular offerings to them, in the form of animal (and sometimes human) sacrifices. The Maya worshipped family members who had died.

“[Water] was thought to be the door to the underworld, the world of death — Xibalba, where their gods ... animal bones. Another was carved with rites. National GeographicAn ancient Mayan ...

“We had a blast learning about the bugs and animals ... through Mayan buildings to keep track of the seasons. The immersive exhibit takes visitors to a jungle atmosphere with rain gods, vines ...