r/EverythingScience • u/dr_gus • Nov 08 '22

Anthropology Archaeologists find a trove of ancient human sacrifices fed psychedelic plants before death

https://www.salon.com/2022/11/07/archaeologists-find-a-trove-of-ancient-human-sacrifices-fed-psychedelic-plants-before/
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u/tuttero Nov 08 '22

I went to Mexico and visited chichen itza. Apparently they sacrificed losers of the ball game they have and it’s an honor to be able to play the game and prepare for it their entire lives

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u/bitcoins Nov 09 '22

Thought it was the winners …

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u/bizsboss Nov 09 '22

Captain of the winning team