CHAPTER XXII

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FEASTS AND AMUSEMENTS OF THE MAYAS.

Special Observances -- Fixed Feasts -- Sacrifice of Slaves -- Monthly Feasts of the Yucatecs -- Renewal of the Idols -- Feast of the Chacs -- Hunting Festival -- The Tuppkak -- Feast of the Cacao-Planters -- War Feast -- The Maya New Year's Day -- Feasts of the Hunters, Fishers, and Apiarists -- Ceremonies in honor of Cukulcan -- Feast of the Month of Mol -- Feasts of the Years Kan, Muluc, Ix, and Cauac -- Yucatec Sacrifices -- The Pit of Chichen -- Sacrifices of the Pipiles -- Feast of Victory -- Feasts and Sacrifices in Nicaragua -- Banquets -- Dances -- Musical Instruments -- Games 687

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