Aztec Flashcards
Huitzilopochtli
told the Aztecs where they should establish their capital city of Tenochtitlan
Tezcatlipoca’s
“Smoking Mirror” and he is often represented as an evil power, associated with death and cold.
Quetzalcoatl
“the Feathered Serpent”, is probably the most famous Aztec deity and is known in many other Mesoamerican cultures such as Teotihuacan and the Maya.
Tlaloc,
the rain god, is one of the most ancient deities in all Mesoamerica.
fifth era
occurred when a god sacrificed himself to change into the sun to maintain human life.
Human sacrifices
These were large public events with elaborate ceremonies.
Blood-letting
self-harm with sharp bones or maguey spines was also seen as a sacrifice to the gods.
In what way do a group’s beliefs and experiences contribute to shape a unique identity?
they are different from the others and they are probably treated differently.
What were the Aztecs beliefs about the gods?
that they were really valued and they ad to give human blood to feed the gods and if you sacrifice you would be taken cared of by the gods.
Why was human sacrifice so important?
because if they did feed the god’s blood they thought the world would end.
Why was Huitzilopochtli so important to the Aztecs?
he told them where to settle.
List two responsibilities that the gods had according to the Aztecs?
they had to be fed daily and worshipped.
What were the responsibilities of the Aztecs to the Gods?
they had to worship the right one on the right day.
List 4 gods and their powers.
Tlazolteotl- Filth goddess
Patecatl - Lord of the Land of Medicines, a pulque god. Husband of Mayahuel.
Piltzintecuhtli - the Youthful Lord, a solar deity.
Tecciztecatl - the Old Moon God, represents the male aspect of the moon.
ritual
priests and laymen would cut themselves and offer their blood to the gods.
