Why do the aztect do valador?

The Aztecs performed the ritual of "valador" (often referred to as "volador" or "flying" ceremony) primarily as a religious and cultural tradition. This ritual involved participants, known as "voladores," who would climb a tall pole and then leap off, spinning downward while tethered by ropes. It was believed to honor the gods, promote fertility, and ensure bountiful harvests. The ceremony also served as a communal event that reinforced social cohesion and cultural identity among the Aztec people.