Which of the following was one of the purposes of Maya ritual?

A) Guaranteed the safety of the ruler
B) Guaranteed the sacrosanct nature of the ruler
C) Guaranteed the order of the state and the cosmos
D) Guaranteed the eternity of the cosmos

Maya rituals were deeply intertwined with the belief in maintaining the order of both the state and the cosmos. These ceremonies and rituals were performed to ensure the balance and continuity of the natural world and societal structure, often involving offerings, sacrifices, and elaborate ceremonies to appease the gods and ensure cosmic harmony.