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The losers were often put to death. The Mayan ball game was more than just a sporting event using a rubber ball that was passed around, with efforts made by players to get the ball through a number of rings or hoops. The game was also filled with rituals, and it was like a religious experience. Winning was supposed to not only show your prowess and skill-- it honored the gods. Losing dishonored them, according to this belief, and that was why the members of a team that lost the game were often sacrificed. This was supposed to not only placate the gods but ensure future success for the culture.
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