The Triple Alliance Aztec Empire dominated Central America for two hundred years. By the time the Europeans arrived in 1517, the alliance had expanded its empire from coast to coast, controlling central Mexico and outlying regions. History of the Aztec Empire To understand the Aztec Empire, it helps to go back to its beginnings. It […]
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Quetzalcoatl in Mexican Civilizations One of the most prominent gods in Mexican culture is the Aztec-Feathered Serpent God, Quetzalcoatl (Keh-tzal-coh-atl). Although he is one of more than 200 Aztec gods and goddesses, his importance in the Aztec culture can’t be denied. He’s also known to other ancient Mexican civilizations. Here are some interesting facts about
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Hello, Indiana Jones of time! Imagine the Aztecs, those legendary warriors, transforming mountains into cultivation ladders! In addition to their famous chinampas (floating gardens!), they used terraces like magic steps to harvest their food! Let’s go back in time and discover how this skilled agricultural civilisation turned mountains and lakes into highly productive harvesting fields.
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The Aztec religion, with its complex system of beliefs and ceremonies ranging from the solemn to the bloody spectacular, has been studied through various primary sources that allow us to reconstruct its worldview. These sources, though sometimes filtered through somewhat scandalised colonial eyes, offer an invaluable glimpse into a world where gods demanded sacrifices and
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Aztec literature is no ordinary thing: it’s a treasure trove of pictograms, glyphs, and codices that tell the story of an incredible civilization. Even though they didn’t have an alphabet like ours, the Aztecs found clever ways to record their lives, beliefs, and maybe even their best recipes (okay, maybe not literally, but you never
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When you lived in the Aztec Empire you were surrounded by numerous pyramids and divine gods along with elaborate ceremonies that surpassed the entertainment of modern festivals. Our discussion today focuses on the intriguing aspects of Aztec marriage and family life, skipping the thematic wars and sacrifices. Marriage: A decision of the gods! In the
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