Mars is the god of war. Romans also human sacrificed. Goths had their own. Norse another. If you're talking about Baal. It isn't the Minoan name. But they all were at. The old gods demanded it.

Why they had to go over to the Americans to get that blessing is quite absurd. But they probably bought it on Ebay after reading the Witch's tale, and assimilating it into their mythos. Because she said if you bow to Kaa, he'll give you the secrets of fire. It must be their new age occultism.