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Photo by Michael McCarty The Aztec calendar wheels have been a source of fascination for centuries. The Aztec calendar was a variation of earlier calendars, such as the well-known ancient Mayan calendar. Unlike the Mayan calendar, which is very « Continue »
Photo by Señor Codo A 16th century document considered one of the most important primary sources on the Aztecs of pre-Columbian Mexico went digital Thursday with a new app that aims to spur research and discussion. The Codex Mendoza is a 1542 « Continue »
Aztlán Development has announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Group, Hollywood Culture Development to develop an Aztec styled theme park in Coachella, California, 20 minutes east of Palm Springs. The « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Aztec creation myth is believed to be based on older Mesoamerican stories. Different variations have survived, and even throughout the Aztec Empire the story of creation differed among the people. The Aztecs « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) To the Aztecs, calendars were not merely a way to keep time. Every day had religious significance and calendars were a major part of Aztec life and philosophy. Like the Mayans and other Mesoamericans, the Aztecs « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Quetzalcoatl is easily the most recognizable Mesoamerican deity. Quetzalcoatl, or the Plumed Serpent, was an extremely important figure in the ancient Aztecs’ pantheon. His name comes from the Nahuatl words quetzal and « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) There are several theories as to exactly how Emperor Montezuma died. After the guests he welcomed as gods betrayed the Aztec people, it’s uncertain if the emperor was killed by his own people or by the Spaniards. And « Continue »
Aztec dancer (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Music, song, and dance were all extremely important in Aztec culture. Interestingly, there is no Nahuatl word that translates directly as “music.” Instead, the Aztecs called it cuicatlamatiliztli, which « Continue »
Techihci (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Researchers in Mexico City made an intriguing discovery in an archaeological dig – over half a millennia ago, twelve dogs were buried together in the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán. Archaeologists have found « Continue »
Chicomoztoc, the place of the seven caves. The mythical origin of the “nahuatlaca” tribes. From the “Historia Tolteca chicimeca”. A postcortesian codex from 1550.(Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Aztecs and other Nahuatl people of ancient Mesoamerica « Continue »