The Aztecs has about 200 deities — and in this article, we're uncovering the 13 most important Aztec gods and goddesses you need to know about.

It may sound like a solemn affair, but the Day of the Dead – which blends indigenous and Catholic ritual – is a convivial celebration that allows Mexicans to reconnect with deceased loved ones.

From jaguars to shooting stars, these rare and meaningful Náhuatl names are steeped in centuries of culture, cosmic symbolism, and divine energy.

In January 2022, the California Board of Education settled a lawsuit with a group of parents and agreed to remove instructions related to the Aztec chants in the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum ...

They were sacrificial enactments imitating scenes from Aztec-God mythology; ... The Aztec inhabitants of Zultepec, near modern day Mexico City, captured a convoy of about 15 male Spaniards, ...

An ancient ceremonial ball court and an Aztec temple dedicated to the wind god Ehécatl have been identified in what is now a modern section of Mexico City. The 118-foot-long (36 meters) temple ...

Aztec mythology tells that Mictecacihuatl was sacrificed as a baby and magically grew to adulthood in the underworld, where she married. With her husband, she presided over the underworld.

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 parade in Mexico ...