Ancient Aztec music and highly specialized dance were important components of religious ceremonies. Not to mention their Aztec Musical Instruments, which played an important role in those gruesome sacrificial ceremonies and rituals, the god of music and ceremonial dance was the coyote Huehuecóyotl. Aztec Musical Instruments (Percussion) Despite the way Aztec music was used, the […]
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Ancient Aztec Foods and Drinks Much like contemporary Mexican cuisine, Aztec food was celebrated for its bold flavors and often spicy dishes. Ancient dishes frequently featured chili peppers and spicy sauces. A staple of the Aztec diet was the tlaxcalli, a cornmeal pancake that closely resembles today’s tortilla. This versatile food was commonly used as
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Tenochtitlan Tenochtitlan God the Aztecs have captivated the Western world for centuries. They were one of the dominant groups of people within the Mesoamerican Region. The Mexica, otherwise known as the Aztecs, learned much of what they based their mythology on from the Toltecs. The Toltecs were regarded as the pioneers of “culture” in the
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The Aztec emperor Montezuma II is one of the most fascinating figures in Mesoamerican history. Indeed, remembered for his reign and the fall of the Aztecs, his story is a labyrinth of intrigue, crucial decisions and dramatic events. Aztec Emperor Montezuma II: His rise to the throne and the rise of the Aztec Empire Montezuma
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The Xiuhpohualli: Into the Aztec Calendar The pre-Columbian peoples of central Mexico used the Xiuhpohualli, an ancient Aztec calendar. This 365-day system combines ritual and agricultural elements that governed the daily life of the Aztecs. Below, we will explain its structure, its months and symbols, and its relationship to the Tonalpohualli, another sacred calendar. Simple
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The Aztec civilization occupied much of what is now central Mexico during the 14th – 16th centuries. Artwork from this period carries several themes. Many of the works of art associated with the Aztec civilization, often referred to as Aztec arts and crafts, reflect or pay homage to their deities. These sacred pieces range from
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