From jaguars to shooting stars, these rare and meaningful Náhuatl names are steeped in centuries of culture, cosmic symbolism ...

Discover the myth of how the weak and pimply Aztec god Nanahuatl sacrificed himself to become Lord Sun and created a new world.

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The mask depicts Xiuhtecuhtli, Aztec god of fire and renewal Crafted from wood, turquoise mosaic, and cinnabar lining Displayed at the British Museum, reflecting Aztec rituals ...

In fact, the mask's raised turquoise may depict the wart-faced god Nanahuatzin, who, according to Aztec mythology, sacrificed himself to the fire and emerged to become the sun. Kristina Killgrove ...

THE mystery of an ancient 3,000-year-old "door to hell" dedicated to an Aztec god has been solved after it was stolen from a hidden cave. The Mexican artefact, called the Olmec Cave Mask ...

At its core, Aztec sacrifice was the act of offering gifts to the gods in the form of blood. As such, its performance was intrinsically rooted in Aztec religion. The Mexica believed that humans had to ...

The Aztec civilization may have peaked more than 500 years ago, but all the Aztec gods and goddesses remain culturally significant even today. Once central to the Aztec religion, these deities ...

The Aztec civilization may have peaked more than 500 years ago, but all the Aztec gods and goddesses remain culturally significant even today. Once central to the Aztec religion, these deities ...

The inevitability of dying and the mystery of the afterlife have driven many civilizations to worship death gods. While each of these deities is fascinating and important in their own right, few are ...