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Aztec Temples

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Aztec temples were called Teocalli – meaning god houses. The priests of the Aztec religion went to these temples to worship and pray, and make offerings to the gods to keep them strong and in balance. When Cortes and the … Continue reading →

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Quetzalcoatl – the Feathered Serpent

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

The Feathered Serpent was a prominent supernatural entity or deity, found in many Mesoamerican religions. It was called Quetzalcoatl among the Aztecs, Kukulkan among the Yucatec Maya, and Q’uq’umatz and Tohil among the K’iche’ Maya. The double symbolism used in … Continue reading →

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