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> these incidents were probably a big reason why Spain so quickly supplanted the Aztecs

yes. two sides to the Mezoamerican practice of human sacrifice.

the Aztecs carried out the sacrifices, but thousands of people from other local groups were the victims. and one must wonder how enthusiastic they were about the practice.

it's not so hard to see how the Spanish found local allies, initially, in their fight against the Aztecs.




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