Assertion: quetzal's feather | /r/ObjectUse | used as money
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text: Quetzals were sacred to the ancient Maya and Aztec peoples; their feathers were used as money, and dignitaries and royalty wore them during ceremonies.
text: The Mayans also viewed the quetzal as a symbol of freedom (due to the difficulty of keeping them in captivity) and wealth, as its feathers were used as money.