Aztec Religion, Gods and Goddesses, and the Aztec Calendar

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Aztec Religion, Gods and Goddesses, and the Aztec Calendar

Aztec Religion Had elements of human sacrifice. Held at religious festivals. Planned based on Calendar.

Aztec Religion (continued) Important Symbols: •Sun •Moon •Planet Venus

Cultural Gods and Goddesses Tezcatlipoca

Quetzalcoatl

Nature Gods and Goddesses Tonatiuh

Metztli

The Aztec Calendar •365 day cycle •260 day ritual cycle 2 cycles formed a 52 year “century”

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