Aztec Archive
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - From the beginning of human history, water has held a significant role in people's belief systems. Long ago, they realized that they couldn't live
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A mural of an Aztec rabbit God of alcohol is not something anyone expected to across inside a church, but that's exactly what
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Featured Stories
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Mysterious, magical individuals called 'chaneques' are famous in Mexican folklore; however, they also have a lot in common with the Pukwudgies, only knee-high or
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
AncientPages.com - Day of the Dead might sound like a solemn affair, but Mexico’s famous holiday is actually a lively commemoration of the departed. The nationwide festivities, which include a massive
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Aztec Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Huehueteotl may be one of the earliest gods in the Aztec mythology, but he was not added the Aztec pantheon, until these people arrived
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Aztec Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Aztec and Maya mythology, the Underworld (Xibalba for the Maya and Mictlan for the Aztecs) played an important role. In the beliefs of
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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - One of the most famous gemstones with long history is turquoise. This almost legendary blue-green stone appeared in ancient Egypt around 6000 BC where it was used
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Aztec Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Aztec mythology, Patecatl is a god of healing and fertility. He is also the 'lord of the root of pulque,' the oldest alcoholic
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - This fascinating artifact, which is displayed in the Mexican gallery of the British Museum, resembles a giant stone horseshoe. It weighs almost 40 kilos
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Ancient History Facts
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Aztec religion offered a formal confession in case of sin or some serious crimes. According to tradition, the Aztecs had the possibility
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Pulque is Mexico's oldest alcoholic beverage. Known as the "Drink of the Gods, it was drunk by the Maya, Aztecs, Huastecs, and other
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Civilizations
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Aztecs said they came from a mythical place called Aztlán. The Aztecs were one of the world’s greatest civilizations and they created
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Aztec warriors had a large variety of offensive and defensive weapons. The Aztecs were cruel, but nearly perfect warriors, who used weapons, designed to
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