Mayan Epic Epigraphy: Ancient Rituals

Uncovering the Secrets of the Ancients

Ritual 1: The Ballgame of the Jaguar Ritual 2: The Bloodletting of the Sun God Ritual 3: The Dance of the Feathered Serpent Learn More | Blood and Sacrifice | Feathers and Frenzy
The Mayans were a curious bunch, and their rituals were no exception. From the ballgames of the Jaguar to the bloodletting of the sun god, their rituals were a mix of the sacred and the profane. And don't even get us started on the dance of the feathered serpent.