bloodletters

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Scope note
Sharp edged or pointed implements used in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures to kill victims or simply shed blood as sacrifices to the gods; they take a variety of forms, including manmade objects such as knives and sharp spikes with handles, and natural objects such as thorns and stingray stings.
bloodletters
Accepted term: 13-May-2024