Ancient Mayan religion

Ancient Mayan religion was a complex spiritual system centered on honoring gods related to natural elements, celestial events, and life cycles. They believed gods controlled aspects like rain, maize, and war, requiring rituals, offerings, and ceremonies to maintain balance and harmony. Ancestors and rulers also held divine significance, serving as links between the human and spiritual worlds. Temples and temples served as sacred spaces for worship, often involving elaborate ceremonies, dances, and sacrifices. This religion emphasized the cyclical nature of time and cosmology, strongly influencing Mayan daily life, politics, and architecture.