The Maize Deity and the Priests

All the elders and nobles came in a line carrying saucers full of dry and clotted blood, which they had drawn from their ears by way of penance during the seven days fast. The ceremony lasted a long time, for great and small, young and old, all without exception, had to pass before the incarnate deity and make their offering. When it was over, the people returned home with glad hearts to feast on flesh and vines of every kind,. as merrily, we are told, as good christians at easter partake of meat and other carnal mercies after the long abstinence of lent.