Aztec Religion Aztec religion belong to the Mesoamerican

Aztec Religion

� Aztec religion belong to the Mesoamerican religion. � Basic human sacrifices. � They were polytheistic, believe in many god and goddess.

Powerful Religion � Each god had its name and function � They had agricultural gods � They offer gods with their lives � Their destiny depends on gods’ will.

Aztec Mythology Main gods were Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, and Tezcatlipoca. Temples were on top of the pyramids. They had a pantheon.

� Religion was very important � They used it everyday � It was into their daily practices, beliefs, ceremonies and dress. � Aztec rulers considered in nature and will Aztec gods.

Gods and Goddesses � � Chalchiuhlici one of the important goddesses. Chantico was the goddess of fire. Tonatiuh was the god of the sun. Coatlicue or Teteoinan gave birth to the moon and stars.

� Chicomecoat goddess of food and produce. � She is known with three things � 1 - young girl carrying flowers � 2 - lady who brings death � Mother uses the sun as a guard

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By: Miral Leheta