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

These empires may be long gone, but their myths still echo through history. The Maya, Aztec, and Inca told stories of gods who shaped the cosmos, demanded sacrifice, and fought battles far beyond ...

Aztec Mythology and the Origins of Humanity. Season 1 Episode 10 ... he ground them up and mixed his blood with the powder to make a paste that was used like Play-Doh to make people.

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.

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.