In fact, many pictures of Mayan gods and goddesses depict them as having human characteristics mixed with animal features. The ancient city of Chichen Itza is said to have been built in his honor.

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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.