Aztec Culture Stereotypes
Just about any race, culture or sub-group of people has a few stereotypes assigned to them by other races and cultural. For example, “all black people are good dancers”, “all Americans are obese”, and “all » Read more: Metro Digging in Mexico Unearths Aztec Bones
2012 is not the end of the world even if we look at the Aztec calendar 2012, it is just part of a prediction that we will realize in the next decade that our civilization has entered a new stage in its evolution and we as individuals will see the world in a radically different way than our ancestors. » Read more: QUETZALCOATL
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Coatlicue. “Earth mother” and “mother goddess” worship dates back to prehistoric times and it was a phenomenon which was widely spread in most of the ancient societies of the world. There is enough proof in human history to suggest that we had always believed in living in balance with nature and in fact we revered “nature” and “earth” in a motherly form.
Earth mother: The revival of the mother goddess phenomenon » Read more: Aztec Coatlicue: Earth Mother
If you have a close look at the Mexican flag, you will see that in its central area lies the figure of an eagle eating a snake in the top of a cactus. This is a very representative image of the Mexican National identity, which can also be seen at one side of the Peso coins circulating today in the country. But where does this particular image come from? The answer lies in the Aztec Migration which took place between the XIIth an » Read more: The Aztec Journey Across the Mexican Territory
Very few is left today of the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. Most of what is left of this city lies at the bottom of Mexico city’s Historical center. The city was largely destroyed during the Spanish conquest between the year 1519 and 1521 A.D, However, some of this remains can still be appreciated in the “Templo Mayor Museum” and in the nearby neighborhood of Tlatelolco. The visitor would normally appreciate the anci » Read more: The Every Day Life of the Aztec People
The Aztec word macehualtin designated the people that did not belong to the upper social spheres (artisans, traders, and government officials), but excluded the sphere of the slaves. The word is derived from the verb macehualo, which means “work to earn”, or “work to deserve”. In modern nahuatl, the word has a pejorative meaning, but in the early Aztec times, the word did not have such context. There are various » Read more: The Middle and Lower Social Divisions in the Aztec Society
Mexican gangs today have been known to don different types of tattoos that depict their loyalty to a particular gang or clan. The tattoos that they wear usually depict a skull with additional decorations and coloring.
Aside from the gangs, tattoos have been very popular in Mexico due to their many colors, styles and designs. Due to their popularity, there are different types of Mexican inspired tattoos that are out in th » Read more: What Are Aztec Tribal Tattoos?
Aztec tattoo is actually one of the most popular sub categories for tattoo designs. It’s not surprising, therefore, if you find yourself deciding to get on. Before you decide to get one though, you should check out some important points about the Aztecs and their tattoos.
Aztec Tattoo
An Aztec tattoo is a sub-category by itself. Most of us know that the Aztecs were once a powerful and culturally » Read more: What to Consider in Getting an Aztec Tattoo
2012 is not the end of the world even if we look at the Aztec calendar 2012, it is just part of a prediction that we will realize in the next decade that our civilization has entered a new stage in its evolution and we as individua » Read more: Aztec Calendar 2012 End Of The World
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