Mesoamerica

Tlaloc

Tlaloc (Aztec God): A Detailed Summary

Tlaloc was an important god in Aztec religion. For instance, in the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, the Great Temple or Templo Mayor was built to worship both Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli.

Tezcatlipoca

Tezcatlipoca (Aztec God): A Detailed Summary

Tezcatlipoca was one of the most important Aztec gods. His name is translated as ‘smoking mirror’ in the Nahuatl language of the Aztec and he is often associated with several different concepts, including: the night sky, night winds, hurricanes, the north, jaguars, obsidian, and war.

Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl (Aztec God): A Detailed Summary

Quetzalcoatl was one of the most significant Aztec gods. Often depicted as a serpent with bright feathers, Quetzalcoatl, was an important god throughout Mesoamerican history and societies and was not just related to the Aztecs.

Huitzilopochtli

Huitzilopochtli (Aztec God): A Detailed Summary

Huitzilopochtli was the Aztec god of war, the sun, and the patron god of Tenochtitlán, the capital of the Aztec Empire. This article explores the history and significance of Huitzilopochtli in the Aztec religious system.

Aztec Gods

Aztec Gods: A Detailed Summary

Aztec gods were a central aspect of Aztec religious life. Some of the most important gods in the Aztec Empire were Huitzilopochtli, Quetzalcoatl, Tezcatlipoca, Mictlāntēcutli, and Tlaloc.

Aztec Education and Schools

Aztec Education and Schools: A Detailed Summary

Aztec Education and Schools were an important aspect of the daily life for the Aztec people. Aztec education focused on traditional roles for boys and girls, while also teaching important religious and cultural norms.

Aztec Ballgame

Aztec Ballgame: A Detailed Summary

The Aztec ballgame was an important aspect of Aztec culture. In fact, it was a form of entertainment, but also significant to Aztec religious beliefs.