The spanish conquest of the Americas was a brutal event, but it was funded by investors. As such, the primary source documents about conquest are kind of- exaggerated. The largest example of gross exaggeration and lies is the notion that “Montezuma thought Cortes was a god.” Not true.
Anyway, The Spanish needed justification for inquisition and conquest. It just seems like “The Aztec practiced horrible and terrible Human Sacrifice” frankly to me sounds almost made up, as a great moral justification to bring the “Savages” Jesus.
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There’s always room for discussion, but perhaps the FAQ section “Human Sacrifice and Blood Sacrifice” will answer your inquiry.
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