Throughout history, many different cultures have practiced polytheism and done baneful rituals as either a means to appease certain gods, curse others, or as a form of punishment. Some of these rituals are still practiced today among communities descended from their baneful ancestors. An important distinction to make here is that these rituals are not inherently “evil”. Dark, yes, but within magick, there is no such thing as evil. Only different energies. With that in mind, let’s get into some of these rituals. 1. Tlacaxipehualiztli The Aztecs are of course, infamous for their rituals. Typically, the Aztecs are plagued by judgement from western scholars and misinformation on how these rituals work. Now, let’s continue. Tlacaxipehualiztli was a ritual used to honor their vegetation god, Xipe Totec. Many indigenous peoples of the Americas sacrificed to their gods in order to have plentiful crops, hunt, and a good harvest season. This practice included sacrificing captured warriors and sk...