How often did the Aztecs practice human sacrifice? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

How often did the Aztecs practice human sacrifice?

by _rattlesnake

From what I understand, sacrifice and bloodletting were required to keep the sun "on it's daily path". I imagine it didn't happen every day, but I truthfully have no idea.

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Hi there! While there's always more to be said on any historical topic, you might be interested in the following threads:

Is it really fair to characterize the Aztec religion as being particularly cruel and bloodthirsty, or was it not bad as is commonly assumed?
Is there any idea of when human sacrifice became the norm in Aztec culture?

/u/400-rabbits is an expert on the topic, and may well be willing to answer any follow-ups on Aztec religious ceremonies you may have.

Thanks!