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Aztec Weaponry: The Maquahuitl and Other Ancient Arms

Explore the fascinating world of Aztec weaponry, including the versatile maquahuitl, a formidable wooden sword edged with obsidian that could sever heads in one blow. Discover other weapons such as the cuauhololli mace, long spears sharp enough to shave, and the intricately designed atlatl that propelled powerful darts. Learn about the bows and arrows that could achieve remarkable distances and the slings made from maguey fibers capable of hurling stones over 650 feet. Uncover the artistry and effectiveness of these ancient tools of warfare.

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Aztec Weaponry: The Maquahuitl and Other Ancient Arms

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  1. By: Cameron Heiser Aztec Weaponry

  2. Maquahuitl • A maquahuitl is compared to the sword • Made from wood • 3 to 4” long • 3 to 4” wide • Embedded in the edges was obsidian or flint • The maquahuitl are incredibly strong • The Spanish said they can chop a horse head off with one blow

  3. Clubs • The cuauhololli was a mace made of wood with a ball at the end • It could be used to smash and crush • Various other types of clubs were commonly used sometimes just made of wood and others with embedded stone as the maquahuitl

  4. Spears • They are extremely sharp • Some were over 7 feet long • These spears were sharp enough to shave • Spears were used in Mexico a long time before the Aztec empire

  5. Atlatl • The Aztec artists often drew the gods holding an atlatl • Atlatls often had a symbolic significance, and some were made with great artistry • Parts were made from oak, single pointed with obsidian or flint, or even copper or bone • The propelled darts tended to be more powerful than arrows

  6. Bows and Arrows • The bows were about 5 feet long • The arrows were pointed with flint, bone or obsidian, and kept in a quiver • It is believed that the arrows could fly 450 feet or more • As with all their weapons, the Aztecs were very skilled in using the and arrow

  7. Slings • The sling was made with fibers from the maguey plant. • The slings were used to send flying stones at the enemy. • They could significant damage to a soldier in a full metal armor. • Stones would be prepared before battle. • The stones could be shot over 650 feet.

  8. The END • www.aztec-history.com/ancient-aztec-weapon.html

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