In the Nahuatl language, the word for priest was tlamacazqui meaning "giver of things" - the main responsibility of the priesthood was to make sure that the gods were given their due in the form of offerings, ceremonies and sacrifices. The Tlatoani of Tenochtitlan was the head of the cult...
When you hear the word “aztec,” what comes to mind? Freedom, conquest of thenew continent, or indigenoustribes? What about beautifulgeometric printjackets, fringed jackets, or colorful cardigans and shirts? You are right in both cases. However, one cannot exist without the other. In addition...
Aztec children were finely groomed by their parents. The children were motivated to shoulder their responsibilities and learn basic life skills by their parents. The parents warned their children to refrain from the vices of gambling, theft and drinking. If children disobeyed the parents, they were...
Education was compulsory for children in Aztec society and for grown up boys, basic military training was part of the military culture of the empire. The traditional role of females was confined to homes and family life but they could also take part in various outdoor professions. The homes ...
there was no word for music in the Aztec language and music was just the “art of song”. This simple Aztec music was almost always accompanied with singing. Another distinguishing feature of Aztec music was that it was also used in household worship for which various kinds of rattles and ...
The first word means 'flower,' and the second word means 'feathered serpent.' Both halves of her name indicate great beauty. What does Xochiquetzal look like? Xochiquetzal is a beautiful young woman traditionally dressed in colorful clothing, including a headdress. She is typically adorned with...
(nemontemi). These 'extra' days are thought to be unlucky. The year was broken into 18 periods of twenty days each, sometimes compared to the Julian month. The Aztec word for moon is metzli but whatever name that was used for these periods is unknown. The Mayan calendar has a similar ...
/ Gods of love and gods of death.” These lines highlight the complexity and diversity of the Aztec religion. The Aztecs believed in a pantheon of gods who represented different aspects of life. Sandburg’s use of the word “worshipped” emphasizes the importance of religion in Aztec culture...
When the Spanish conquistadors invaded Mexico in 1519, they found themselves confronted with a society who regarded the fundamentals of civilization in an entirely different way. Not only did the Aztecs practice mass human sacrifice but, according to man
NB:This may not be a word-for-word transcript. The Aztec Myth of the Unlikeliest Sun God Kay Almere Read Nanahuatl, weakest of the Aztec gods, sickly and covered in pimples, had been chosen to form a new world. There had a...