The Aztecs didn't discover obsidian. It was already the most common raw material in Mesoamerica when they arrived in the ...

The Aztec Empire may have ended centuries ago, but its presence is far from gone. It lingers in temple ruins, place names, ...

Mystery surrounds an ancient “scythe” or “blade” discovered at a ceremonial offering site between two human skulls. The ...

Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of war and sun, took the form of a hummingbird ... The nahual may protect, guide, or influence an individual throughout their life journey. Some traditions hold that ...

Unlike Western astrology, which is based on planets and constellations, Aztec astrology uses 12 main signs, each ruled by a god and an essential element of life. On April 4, 2025, the stars and the ...

It all came into focus pretty quickly, though, after López recalled a production he and Sullivan had seen brought to life by the ... hairless god-dog, a gift from the Aztecs called El Xolo ...

Atl brings a deep connection with feelings and the flow of life. The day will be ideal for seeking emotional ... In this March 14th, 2025, the Aztec gods send valuable messages to each sign. Connect ...

A figure of an axolotl sits on display at a museum in Xochimilco Ecological Park, in Mexico City (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) From ...

The Aztec deity Xolotl was seen as the twin brother of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god linked with life and light. In many ways, Xolotl was Quetzalcoatl’s opposite. He was associated with ...

Ultimately, Aztec New Year’s traditions were focused on appeasing the gods to avoid cosmic calamity ... During the Wayeb, the Mayan people would avoid travel or major life decisions, instead focusing ...

Millones has analyzed the life of the Inca people with devotion and ease ... The main Aztec deity, Huitzilopochtli, led the Aztec forces… but he was a solar god who was born to combat darkness, the ...