{{ My Sacrifice }}
Authentic photograph of skeletal remains found at the cerimonial site
A willing offering for the gods was my humble sacrifice
Thread softly as you pass my tomb at the ceremonial site
It was such an honor for me to pay the required price
I was chosen the special maiden on that wonderful night
My parents dressed me proudly in the garments of a queen
This royal priveledge was often given to girls of my age
Attendants helped me to climb the rock so I could be seen
My sacrifice will be remembered on this sacred stage
Pass in reverence future people of the world.....
My story has been told!
Pass in meditation future people of the world.....
As history unfolds!
Pass in reverence future people of the world.......
My secret you hold!
copyright©2007Irene
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This cave, Actun Tunichil Muknal, "Cave of the Stone Sepulchre," leads about a half-mile underground to one of the few Mayan sacrificial sites in the world that is virtually untouched, with skeletal remains from 14 individuals and 1,400 artifacts that date back as far as 2,000 years. It's located
in Belize, Central America
For more details:
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?o=1&f=/c/a/2007/11/29/SP9QTG9J5.DTL
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