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Serga [27]
3 years ago
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Why do Maya priests hold great power. They were second only to the king. Why do you think the Maya gave priests this level of re

spect?
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1 answer:
Mashcka [7]3 years ago
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Os sacerdotes maias detinham grande poder pois além de possuírem autoridade religiosa, que era de extrema importância para a sociedade, possuíam muito conhecimento científico.

Eles executavam um cargo de grande importância que era o de conduzir os sacrifícios e as oferendas que eram feitas ao decorrer das cerimônias religiosas.

Além do mais, eram eles que eram responsáveis pela forma em que eram transmitidos os conhecimentos e as técnicas oriundas daquele povo.

O grupo dos sacerdotes pertencia à nobreza da sociedade Maia, também por isso eles eram tão prestigiados e respeitados pelo resto da população.

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