nsbbeachguy t1_irkkyf9 wrote on October 8, 2022 at 11:40 PM Reply to TIL that in 300 B.C. turkeys were viewed by the Maya as vessels of the gods and honored accordingly also were originally domesticated to play a part in religious rites. by cristianmonroy Keeping in mind that many of their religious rites involved sacrifice hence the original thanksgiving turkeys. Permalink 5
nsbbeachguy t1_irkkyf9 wrote
Reply to TIL that in 300 B.C. turkeys were viewed by the Maya as vessels of the gods and honored accordingly also were originally domesticated to play a part in religious rites. by cristianmonroy
Keeping in mind that many of their religious rites involved sacrifice hence the original thanksgiving turkeys.