How Many Gods Did The Aztecs Have ?
How Many Gods Did the Aztecs Have? Recognising Their Vast Pantheon To fully understand the history of Mexica, you must know the Aztec gods. One important question that often arises is, How many gods did the Aztecs have? relax, you’ll soon find out, Continue reading….
Temples of the Aztecs: Heart of Ancient Rituals & Culture
Aztec temples were typically part of a stepped pyramid and usually faced west. A stairway led to the sanctuary, where at the top was a sacrificial altar. This altar was used to perform ritual sacrifices, including human sacrifices, in honor of the many gods revered…
List of Aztec Emperors: Key Figures of Aztec Civilization
This is a list of Aztec Emperors, the rulers of Tenochtitlan, a Mesoamerican altepetl located in what is now Mexico City. They ruled from its foundation in 1325 until the end of the line of indigenous leaders. Starting in 1375, the leaders began using the…
Aztec God of Gold: Deities associated with this sacred mineral
In Aztec mythology, beliefs about the gods not only governed spiritual aspects but also deeply intertwined with natural phenomena and the earth’s riches. One of the most fascinating aspects of their religion was the connection between gold and the divinities. Renowned for its beautiful and…
“The Aztecs and their pyramid obsessions: When climbing stairs wasn’t an option, it was a way of life.”
If you think spinning classes are hard, imagine living in Tenochtitlan, where to get to the temple you had to climb pyramids of hundreds of steps. And no lift! Nothing like a good leg climb to get to the sacrifice… er, I mean, the religious feast. Enter our blog and discover many articles about this interesting civilization.