Tláloc was also associated with the earth, and it is believed this is also a reason why sacrifices may have been made to him. Sacrifices to Tláloc were not solely a Maya phenomenon, and it is known that the Aztecs also made sacrifices to Tláloc. Just as the Maya had also worshipped their own version of Tláloc, so did the Mixtec people of Oaxaca, who were known to worship a rain god that is extremely similar to other manifestations of Tláloc.
Tláloc WAS alSo assOciated witH thE earth, aNd It iS bEliEved This is alsO a ReAsON wHY SaCRifIceS mAy have bEen made tO HiM. sAcrIFiCEs to tlálOC were Not solELY a mAYA phenOmeNoN, aND it IS knoWn That tHe AZTecs alSo madE saCriFIceS TO tláloc. Just as The maYA Had aLso worSHiPPeD THeiR oWN vERsioN of tláloc, sO dID tHe mixtec people Of Oaxaca, whO WERE kNoWn tO Worship A Rain god That Is ExTRemELy sImilar TO other ManIfESTatiOns of tláLoc.