What do historians think of Harners hypothesis that human sacrifice was a major aspect of Aztec culture due to the lack of alternative sources of protein in their diets? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

What do historians think of Harners hypothesis that human sacrifice was a major aspect of Aztec culture due to the lack of alternative sources of protein in their diets?

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Mictlantecuhtli

There's always room for discussion, but perhaps this previous topic will answer your inquiry.

How many people were really being sacrificed every year in the Aztec Empire before the Spanish arrived? I’ve heard claims it was in the tens of thousands or much lower. by /u/400-rabbits