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The Aztec tradition of human sacrifice
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The hosts discuss the difficulty of understanding the Aztec tradition of human sacrifice and the common misconceptions surrounding it, including the idea that the Aztecs enjoyed watching people suffer and die. They suggest that this ritual should be viewed in the context of religion and culture rather than through a modern lens.
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