Aztec priests believed that the tears of children could stop droughts.

[Pumpkin2022]

Aztec followers believed in the power of human sacrifice, and many of their rituals included sacrificing women and children to serve their sun god, Huitzilopochtli. When they experienced drought, Aztec priests sacrificed children because they believed their tears could call on the rain.

 

[seokjin]

Wow, that’s fascinating! I think it’s amazing how different cultures had such unique beliefs, though it’s a bit eerie to think about.