Question

Why were cocoa beans used carefully in religious ceremonies?

Answer 1

Answer:

For these civilizations, cocoa was a symbol of abundance.

Explanation:

It was used in religious rituals dedicated to Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec god responsible for bringing the cocoa tree to man, to Chak ek Chuah, the Mayan patron saint of cocoa and as an offering at the funerals of noblemen.