This ritual ensured the Aztec civilization was renewed for another half century. The darker turquoise mosaic pieces on the cheeks and nose of the mask appear to form a butterfly, another symbol of ...

Here’s a brief look at some of the symbolism: Foods and drinks are placed ... Mictlán, the underworld of Aztec mythology, was thought to be divided into nine regions, depending on how the ...

Hygiene and ritual marked every moment of life for pregnant Aztec women. The tlamatlquiticitl—midwife—offered those in her charge a remarkable 16th-century birthing plan, combining practical ...