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The Mayans, a civilization in Mesoamerica from 2000 BC to 250 AD, made significant advancements in writing, mathematics, and astronomy, and were known for their polytheistic beliefs centered around nature deities. They practiced various rituals, including the Pa Puul Ceremony for rain, Hanal Pixan Festival for honoring the dead, and the game of ball, which often ended in human sacrifices. Their sacred text, the Popol Vuh, details their mythology and the creation of the world.

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