Why did the ancient Maya sacrifice children? DNA provides clues
Find links practice to “Hero Twins” myth and shows youngsters were related to today’s Indigenous Maya
Genetic evidence related to Mayan creation myths
Los mayas sí tenían sacrificios humanos de niños entre 3 y 4 años con un parentesco cercano. ¿Recuerdan los mitos de creación en el Popol Vuh sobre Hunahpú e Ixbalanqué?
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