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Aztec Religion

Aztec religion, a key element of Mesoamerican culture, was polytheistic, featuring numerous gods and goddesses, each with specific roles. Key deities such as Huitzilopochtli (god of war), Tlaloc (god of rain), and Tezcatlipoca (god of the night) played vital roles in the lives of the Aztecs, including their agricultural practices. Human sacrifices were central to their worship, as they believed their fate depended on divine favor. Temples built atop pyramids served as sacred spaces for ceremonies reflecting the deep integration of religion into daily Aztec life.

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Aztec Religion

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  1. Aztec Religion

  2. Aztec religion belong to the Mesoamerican religion. • Basic human sacrifices. • They were polytheistic, believe in many god and goddess.

  3. Powerful Religion • Each god had its name and function • They had agricultural gods • They offer gods with their lives • Their destiny depends on gods’ will.

  4. Aztec Mythology Main gods were Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, and Tezcatlipoca. Temples were on top of the pyramids. They had a pantheon.

  5. Religion was very important • They used it everyday • It was into their daily practices, beliefs, ceremonies and dress. • Aztec rulers considered in nature and will Aztec gods.

  6. Gods and Goddesses • Chalchiuhlici one of the important goddesses. • Chantico was the goddess of fire. • Tonatiuh was the god of the sun. • Coatlicue or Teteoinan gave birth to the moon and stars.

  7. Chicomecoat goddess of food and produce. • She is known with three things • 1- young girl carrying flowers • 2- lady who brings death • Mother uses the sun as a guard

  8. Bibliography • "Aztec Religion." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Mar. 2012. Web. 21 Mar. 2012. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_religion. • "Aztec Religion." Aztec Indians. Web. 21 Mar. 2012. <http://www.aztec-indians.com/aztec-religion.html>. • "94.03.03: Aztec Mythology." Yale University. Web. 21 Mar. 2012. <http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1994/3/94.03.03.x.html>. • Empires Past: Aztecs: Religion." ThinkQuest. Oracle Foundation. Web. 21 Mar. 2012. <http://library.thinkquest.org/16325/y-rel.html>. • "Religious Beliefs." ThinkQuest. Oracle Foundation. Web. 21 Mar. 2012. <http://library.thinkquest.org/27981/beliefs.html>.

  9. By: MiralLeheta

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