Articles related to "Aztec"
Review of Aztec Camera's "Knife"
Aztec Camera's second album goes under the knife.
• aztec camera • roddy frame
Aztec Camera's second album goes under the knife.
• aztec camera • roddy frame
The Aztecs
This article traces the origin and lifestyle of the Aztecs.It also outlines their religious beliefs,art and architecture.
• aztecs • origin • nomadic • mexica • tenochtitlan
This article traces the origin and lifestyle of the Aztecs.It also outlines their religious beliefs,art and architecture.
• aztecs • origin • nomadic • mexica • tenochtitlan
At the Center of the Aztec Empire
Built on an island in the middle of a swamp, the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, became the center of an empire that lasted 200 years.
• tenochtitlán • aztec empire • hernán • cortés • lake texcoco
Built on an island in the middle of a swamp, the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, became the center of an empire that lasted 200 years.
• tenochtitlán • aztec empire • hernán • cortés • lake texcoco
Aztec City of Teotihuacán Mexico
Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Aztecs; explore the ruins of Teotihuacán, Mexico's largest archaeological site with this quick and easy visitors guide.
• teotihuacan • mexico city • the aztecs • mexican history • anthropology
Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Aztecs; explore the ruins of Teotihuacán, Mexico's largest archaeological site with this quick and easy visitors guide.
• teotihuacan • mexico city • the aztecs • mexican history • anthropology
Aztec Ear Spools, Tools, Figurines
In the Preclassic era, obsidian was used for creating ear spools, tools and jewerly. Earspools therefore, became a popular motif on Aztec and Toltec figurines.
• aztecs • aztec figurines • aztec art • ear spools • obsidian ear spools
In the Preclassic era, obsidian was used for creating ear spools, tools and jewerly. Earspools therefore, became a popular motif on Aztec and Toltec figurines.
• aztecs • aztec figurines • aztec art • ear spools • obsidian ear spools
Moctezuma's Revenge
Moctezuma, one of the most famous Aztec rulers, did not no how to treat the Spanish invaders. Was it Quetzalcoatl who had returned to claim his empire? It was a question that would agonize Moctezuma for the rest of his life...
• moctezuma • aztecs • god • cortés • spaniards
Moctezuma, one of the most famous Aztec rulers, did not no how to treat the Spanish invaders. Was it Quetzalcoatl who had returned to claim his empire? It was a question that would agonize Moctezuma for the rest of his life...
• moctezuma • aztecs • god • cortés • spaniards
Quetzalcoatl: Toltec and Aztec God
Quetzalcoatl was a god to the Aztecs, Toltecs and other Meso-Americans. He was instrumental in the repeated creation and destruction of the world.
• quetzalcoatl • tezcatlipoca • mictlan • underworld • toltecs
Quetzalcoatl was a god to the Aztecs, Toltecs and other Meso-Americans. He was instrumental in the repeated creation and destruction of the world.
• quetzalcoatl • tezcatlipoca • mictlan • underworld • toltecs
Sacrifice at the Aztec Altar
The scale of human sacrifice during the Aztec period is unrivaled in history. At its height, up to 30,000 souls a year were offered up to the Aztec sun and water gods.
• aztec • human • sacrifice • sacrificial • altar
The scale of human sacrifice during the Aztec period is unrivaled in history. At its height, up to 30,000 souls a year were offered up to the Aztec sun and water gods.
• aztec • human • sacrifice • sacrificial • altar
Teotihuacan, An Aztec City
One of the largest ancient cities in Mesoamerica is Teotihuacan, located about 25 miles outside of Mexico City.
• teotihuacan • pyramid • pyramid of the sun • pyramid of the moon • quetzalcoatl
One of the largest ancient cities in Mesoamerica is Teotihuacan, located about 25 miles outside of Mexico City.
• teotihuacan • pyramid • pyramid of the sun • pyramid of the moon • quetzalcoatl
Guacamole
Guacamole is a wonderful foil for Mexican dishes especially those with tomatoes and it is always a popular chip dip. Guacamole and avocados have a long culinary history.
• avocados • avocado • guacamole • aztecs • mexican food
Guacamole is a wonderful foil for Mexican dishes especially those with tomatoes and it is always a popular chip dip. Guacamole and avocados have a long culinary history.
• avocados • avocado • guacamole • aztecs • mexican food
Legend of Quetzalcoatl
Do you like chocolate? And what does chocolate have to do with the South American legend of Quetzalcoatl. Well, it is like this, you see...
• myth • legends • south america • aztec • toltec
Do you like chocolate? And what does chocolate have to do with the South American legend of Quetzalcoatl. Well, it is like this, you see...
• myth • legends • south america • aztec • toltec
Life and Death in Mexico: Ancient and Present
A brief history of Mexican death customs & festivals from ancient times to present day.
• dead • death • life • maya • mayan
A brief history of Mexican death customs & festivals from ancient times to present day.
• dead • death • life • maya • mayan
Part Two: The Mysteries of Teotihuacan
Mysteries, myths and legends abound over the genesis and sudden collapse of Teotihuacan; ancient Mesoamerica's golden city. Was it a utopia created to appease angry gods, or the place where bloody human sacrifices began? Profound efforts are underway to unlock the secrets of this mysterious civilization, as archaeologists and anthropologists rebuild its past, without the benefit of any written record. Teotihuacan: Called by its survivors as "The Place where Time Began."
• quetzalcoatl • feathered serpent • pyramid • mesoamerica • sacrifices
Mysteries, myths and legends abound over the genesis and sudden collapse of Teotihuacan; ancient Mesoamerica's golden city. Was it a utopia created to appease angry gods, or the place where bloody human sacrifices began? Profound efforts are underway to unlock the secrets of this mysterious civilization, as archaeologists and anthropologists rebuild its past, without the benefit of any written record. Teotihuacan: Called by its survivors as "The Place where Time Began."
• quetzalcoatl • feathered serpent • pyramid • mesoamerica • sacrifices
Teotiuhuacan: City of the Gods
Popular Mayan and Aztec ruins fuel the imagination and are well known to most people. But there is an ancient, little-known city-created before the Aztecs, before the Maya, before the Olmecs, that archarologists and anthropologists believe provides a key to unlocking more distant and yet,more complex answers to life in Mesoamerica. Teotihuacan plays a starring role in Mesoamerican anthopology. Why?
• teotihuacan • teotihuacan • anthropology • mesoamerica • civilization
Popular Mayan and Aztec ruins fuel the imagination and are well known to most people. But there is an ancient, little-known city-created before the Aztecs, before the Maya, before the Olmecs, that archarologists and anthropologists believe provides a key to unlocking more distant and yet,more complex answers to life in Mesoamerica. Teotihuacan plays a starring role in Mesoamerican anthopology. Why?
• teotihuacan • teotihuacan • anthropology • mesoamerica • civilization
The Conquest of Mesoamerica: Part One
What happened to change the magnificence of Mesoamerica's civilizations? According to history, the invasion of the region by Spain prompted changes that forever altered the destiny of these indigenous peoples. Others claim the events that unfolded were prophecy fulfilled. In part one of this report of the conquest of Mesoamerica, all the forces at play unfold.
• cortes • conquest • mexico • aztec • moctezuma
What happened to change the magnificence of Mesoamerica's civilizations? According to history, the invasion of the region by Spain prompted changes that forever altered the destiny of these indigenous peoples. Others claim the events that unfolded were prophecy fulfilled. In part one of this report of the conquest of Mesoamerica, all the forces at play unfold.
• cortes • conquest • mexico • aztec • moctezuma
The Conquest of Mesoamerica: Part Two
What were Spain's motives in the conquest of Mesoamerica? How did Cortes and his band of conquistadors manage to conquer the Aztec Empire, and lay seige to all of what is today called Mexico? What happened to the indigenous cultures? Part 2 offers an in depth analysis of the conquest,its motives and its impact. Ultimately, Mesoamerica would be no more.
• spain • cortez • moctezuma • aztec • conquest of mexico
What were Spain's motives in the conquest of Mesoamerica? How did Cortes and his band of conquistadors manage to conquer the Aztec Empire, and lay seige to all of what is today called Mexico? What happened to the indigenous cultures? Part 2 offers an in depth analysis of the conquest,its motives and its impact. Ultimately, Mesoamerica would be no more.
• spain • cortez • moctezuma • aztec • conquest of mexico
The Introduction of Europe to Chocolate
When chocolate was introduced to Britain in 1650 it was distributed initially through apothecaries who marketed it as a medicinal "pick-me-up" drink. Today, there are some that think chocolate should be available on social security.<BR> <I>All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. - Lucy Van Pelt, "Peanuts"</I>
• chocolate • europe • history • aztec • maya
When chocolate was introduced to Britain in 1650 it was distributed initially through apothecaries who marketed it as a medicinal "pick-me-up" drink. Today, there are some that think chocolate should be available on social security.<BR> <I>All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. - Lucy Van Pelt, "Peanuts"</I>
• chocolate • europe • history • aztec • maya
The Mystery of Quetzalocatl: The Christ of Ancient Mesoamerica?
The central figure in the pantheon of Mesoamerican gods, Quetzalcoatl remains much of a mystery. Considered the creator god, and the messiah of humanity, the Feathered Serpent God was also believed to be a man who actually lived as the son of a Toltec warlord, and yet unlike the traditional Mesoamerican race, Quetzalcoatl was described as blue-eyed, fair skinned, blonde, and bearded. Who was Quetzalcoatl the man, the myth, the messiah?
• quetzalcoatl • aztec • cortes • toltec • mixcoatl
The central figure in the pantheon of Mesoamerican gods, Quetzalcoatl remains much of a mystery. Considered the creator god, and the messiah of humanity, the Feathered Serpent God was also believed to be a man who actually lived as the son of a Toltec warlord, and yet unlike the traditional Mesoamerican race, Quetzalcoatl was described as blue-eyed, fair skinned, blonde, and bearded. Who was Quetzalcoatl the man, the myth, the messiah?
• quetzalcoatl • aztec • cortes • toltec • mixcoatl
The Viking-Maya Connection
The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names.
• vikings • quetzalcoatl • kukulkan • mayas • incas
The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names.
• vikings • quetzalcoatl • kukulkan • mayas • incas
La memoría de Mexico- Mexican memoires
Mexico is the product of two cultures, which clashed upon the arrival of Hernán Cortés, the most famous truly Spanish conqueror, in 1521. In the centuries to follow, the ancient Mexican civilizations merged with the Catholic European Culture. After its independence, Mexico started to search for its own identity. It is still looking.
• mexico • conquest • cortés • history • war
Mexico is the product of two cultures, which clashed upon the arrival of Hernán Cortés, the most famous truly Spanish conqueror, in 1521. In the centuries to follow, the ancient Mexican civilizations merged with the Catholic European Culture. After its independence, Mexico started to search for its own identity. It is still looking.
• mexico • conquest • cortés • history • war
Malinche's Tears
This article tells you the story of Hernán Cortés and La Malinche, how they met, how they parted and what they did in the meantime. Learn of a love that could not be.
• cortés • malinche • marina • mexico • veracruz
This article tells you the story of Hernán Cortés and La Malinche, how they met, how they parted and what they did in the meantime. Learn of a love that could not be.
• cortés • malinche • marina • mexico • veracruz
MESSENGERS OF ROMANCE
The butterfly's beautiful flight of fancy from ancient history into the weddings of modern times.
• butterfly lore • butterfly myths • history • ancient culture • chinese
The butterfly's beautiful flight of fancy from ancient history into the weddings of modern times.
• butterfly lore • butterfly myths • history • ancient culture • chinese
Atahualpa: Last of the Incas
Atahualpa, mighty sun-god emperor of the Incas and commander of a huge army, was no match for the crafty foul play of Francisco Pizarro and a couple hundred Spaniards.
• atahualpa • inca • inca empire • the last inca • cuzco
Atahualpa, mighty sun-god emperor of the Incas and commander of a huge army, was no match for the crafty foul play of Francisco Pizarro and a couple hundred Spaniards.
• atahualpa • inca • inca empire • the last inca • cuzco
Carob and Chocolate
Chocolate is touted for its flavonol antioxidants, but even raw or dark cocoa have ingredients that are unhealthy. Carob is a naturally sweet, caffeine-free substitute.
• dark raw chocolate • caffeine theobromine • antioxidants • carob chocolate substitute • flavonol flavanoid
Chocolate is touted for its flavonol antioxidants, but even raw or dark cocoa have ingredients that are unhealthy. Carob is a naturally sweet, caffeine-free substitute.
• dark raw chocolate • caffeine theobromine • antioxidants • carob chocolate substitute • flavonol flavanoid
Chaos - a Creation Constant
An investigation into the appearance of chaos in world mythology, with examples from Chinese, Babylonian and many other cultures.
• chaos • creation • mythology • jung • aztec
An investigation into the appearance of chaos in world mythology, with examples from Chinese, Babylonian and many other cultures.
• chaos • creation • mythology • jung • aztec
Chocolate Good for American Agriculture and Consumers
Chocolate manufacturing is a profitable industry for American farmers. Our milk products and sugar are added to imported cacao beans to make delicious confections. Recent studies show chocolate also is good for consumers because it contains phytochemicals and micronutrients.
• chocolate • cacao • cocoa • cocoa butter • agriculture
Chocolate manufacturing is a profitable industry for American farmers. Our milk products and sugar are added to imported cacao beans to make delicious confections. Recent studies show chocolate also is good for consumers because it contains phytochemicals and micronutrients.
• chocolate • cacao • cocoa • cocoa butter • agriculture
D.H. Lawrence - Plumed Serpant
Another way to begin to understand the complexity of Meso-American Astrology. D.H. Lawrence explores Quetzalcoatl, morning and evening star, in one of his novels.
• quetzalcoatl • d.h. lawrence • astrology • meso-american astrology • toltec astrology
Another way to begin to understand the complexity of Meso-American Astrology. D.H. Lawrence explores Quetzalcoatl, morning and evening star, in one of his novels.
• quetzalcoatl • d.h. lawrence • astrology • meso-american astrology • toltec astrology
Fascinating Facts about Chocolate
Information about the history of chocolate and how the process of making it has evolved over the years.
• chocolate flavor • chocolate aztecs • chocolate cacao beans • chocolate spanish • chocolate europe
Information about the history of chocolate and how the process of making it has evolved over the years.
• chocolate flavor • chocolate aztecs • chocolate cacao beans • chocolate spanish • chocolate europe
Guacamole
Guacamole is basically mashed avocados and salt, but with a little creativity, it can be so much more.
• guacamole • avocados • mexican salsa • mexican recipe • tlayudas
Guacamole is basically mashed avocados and salt, but with a little creativity, it can be so much more.
• guacamole • avocados • mexican salsa • mexican recipe • tlayudas
Herbalism-Part II
This article concludes a two part series on herbalism.
• herbalism • 'doctrine of signature • ' linnaeus • de la cruz • badiano herbal
This article concludes a two part series on herbalism.
• herbalism • 'doctrine of signature • ' linnaeus • de la cruz • badiano herbal
Hernán Cortés As Quetzalcoatl
Moctezuma and the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan were expecting a god. Instead, they got Hernán Cortés and his merciless conquistadors, who brought them ruin.
• hernán cortés • quetzalcoati • aztecs • diego velázquez • moctezuma
Moctezuma and the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan were expecting a god. Instead, they got Hernán Cortés and his merciless conquistadors, who brought them ruin.
• hernán cortés • quetzalcoati • aztecs • diego velázquez • moctezuma
Hot Chili Chocolate Drink Recipe
A mix of hot red pepper and chocolate is the perfect thing to add some extra heat to your Valentine's day festivities. Mellow chocolate blends well with the zing of chili
• aztec chocolate • chili hot chocolate • chili pepper hot chocolate • chili hot chocolate recipe • hot chocolate recipes
A mix of hot red pepper and chocolate is the perfect thing to add some extra heat to your Valentine's day festivities. Mellow chocolate blends well with the zing of chili
• aztec chocolate • chili hot chocolate • chili pepper hot chocolate • chili hot chocolate recipe • hot chocolate recipes
How to Conquer the Inca Empire
While Hernán Cortés is regarded as the conqueror of the mighty Aztec Empire, former illiterate pig-farmer Francisco Pizarro is credited with wiping out the Inca Empire.
• gonzalo pizarro • conquered • conqueror • inca empire • conquistador
While Hernán Cortés is regarded as the conqueror of the mighty Aztec Empire, former illiterate pig-farmer Francisco Pizarro is credited with wiping out the Inca Empire.
• gonzalo pizarro • conquered • conqueror • inca empire • conquistador
Let There Be Dragons
We need dragons more than they need us.
• nuhatl • ocelotl • plumed serpent god • st. george and dragon • quetalcoatl
We need dragons more than they need us.
• nuhatl • ocelotl • plumed serpent god • st. george and dragon • quetalcoatl
Moctezuma
The defeat of Moctezuma by Hernan Cortes was a singular instance when a prophecy was seen to come true or did it?
• moctezuma • montezuma's revenge • cortes • aztec • folklore
The defeat of Moctezuma by Hernan Cortes was a singular instance when a prophecy was seen to come true or did it?
• moctezuma • montezuma's revenge • cortes • aztec • folklore
Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Pre-Columbian Mexico
The ancient people of Mesoamerican were not the violent savages depicted by Europeans after the Spanish invasion. Instead, they became highly accomplished in art, medicine, philosophy, complex astrology and math, architecture, government and organized religion. Where did ancient Mesoamericans come from and how did they transform from loosely knit hunter-gatherers to complex, legendary civilizations?
• pre-columbian • civilization • mexico • nomads • religion
The ancient people of Mesoamerican were not the violent savages depicted by Europeans after the Spanish invasion. Instead, they became highly accomplished in art, medicine, philosophy, complex astrology and math, architecture, government and organized religion. Where did ancient Mesoamericans come from and how did they transform from loosely knit hunter-gatherers to complex, legendary civilizations?
• pre-columbian • civilization • mexico • nomads • religion
Sprekelia formosissima
This gorgrous orchid faced six petal flowers made of rich velvet red is off set with bright gold anthers.
• summer flowers • red flowers • aztec lily • jacobean lily • amaryllidaceae
This gorgrous orchid faced six petal flowers made of rich velvet red is off set with bright gold anthers.
• summer flowers • red flowers • aztec lily • jacobean lily • amaryllidaceae
Tales of the Great Flood
The "Great Flood" is known by nearly every culture on earth. But what was it?
• flood • culture • hawaii • peru • inca
The "Great Flood" is known by nearly every culture on earth. But what was it?
• flood • culture • hawaii • peru • inca
Tula, Capital of the Toltecs
Tula (or Tollan) was the capital of the Toltec empire and followed Teotihuacan as the strongest power in Mesoamerica.
• toltecs • tula • tezcatlipoca • aztecs • mass human sacrifice
Tula (or Tollan) was the capital of the Toltec empire and followed Teotihuacan as the strongest power in Mesoamerica.
• toltecs • tula • tezcatlipoca • aztecs • mass human sacrifice
What is Pulque?
Yes, it’s available in six packs.
• pulque • fermented • century plant • agave • maguey
Yes, it’s available in six packs.
• pulque • fermented • century plant • agave • maguey
Medicine Wheels
High in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming lies a pattern constructed entirely of stones. It, and others like it, are known as Medicine Wheels. It is believed that they were constructed by the ancient ancestors of the Plains Indian Tribes.
• medicine wheel • bighorn • mountains • wyoming • plains indians
High in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming lies a pattern constructed entirely of stones. It, and others like it, are known as Medicine Wheels. It is believed that they were constructed by the ancient ancestors of the Plains Indian Tribes.
• medicine wheel • bighorn • mountains • wyoming • plains indians
THE LOVE APPLE
A brief exploration of the age-old fruit considered to inspire passion.
• lynne • remick • lynne remick • romance • passion
A brief exploration of the age-old fruit considered to inspire passion.
• lynne • remick • lynne remick • romance • passion
Through the Past Lightly
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
• asimov • glass • coal • aqueduct • magnetism
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
• asimov • glass • coal • aqueduct • magnetism
Unfairly Axed
San Diego State fired head coach Ted Tollner. All he did, after all, was take a major step in making a terrible team legitimate.
• ted tollner • san diego • san diego state • university • california
San Diego State fired head coach Ted Tollner. All he did, after all, was take a major step in making a terrible team legitimate.
• ted tollner • san diego • san diego state • university • california
El Zócalo Square in Mexico City
The Zocalo square, or Plaza de la Constitution, in Mexico City is lined by the Cathedral, Templo Mayor Museum, Palacio Nacional, and government and commercial buildings.
• sightseeing in mexico city • el zocalo • palacio nacional • metropolitan cathedral • diego rivera mural
The Zocalo square, or Plaza de la Constitution, in Mexico City is lined by the Cathedral, Templo Mayor Museum, Palacio Nacional, and government and commercial buildings.
• sightseeing in mexico city • el zocalo • palacio nacional • metropolitan cathedral • diego rivera mural
Herstory Heroines and Villaineses
Women in mythology as pratagonists and antagonists.
• war • adventure gamers • gaming • dice • role play
Women in mythology as pratagonists and antagonists.
• war • adventure gamers • gaming • dice • role play
Indiana Jones in Peru
The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.
• crystal skull • indiana jones film • south america scenes • jungles of peru • amazon rainforest
The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.
• crystal skull • indiana jones film • south america scenes • jungles of peru • amazon rainforest
Malinche: A Historical Novel
Esquivel reinterprets the legendary and tragic love affair between Malinche and Hernán Cortés in the lyrical prose that made Like Water for Chocolate a top-selling novel.
• "like water for chocolate" • malinche mexican author laura esquivel • latin american literature • myth controversial historical figure dona marina • mallinalli and hernan cortes
Esquivel reinterprets the legendary and tragic love affair between Malinche and Hernán Cortés in the lyrical prose that made Like Water for Chocolate a top-selling novel.
• "like water for chocolate" • malinche mexican author laura esquivel • latin american literature • myth controversial historical figure dona marina • mallinalli and hernan cortes
Manila’s Cemeteries for the Living
With rising real-estate prices and 35% of the city's population living below the poverty level, the dead help the living poor in the Philippine's Capital city, Manila.
• living with the dead • manila’s north cemetery • graveyard residents • filipino real-estate prices • day of the dead
With rising real-estate prices and 35% of the city's population living below the poverty level, the dead help the living poor in the Philippine's Capital city, Manila.
• living with the dead • manila’s north cemetery • graveyard residents • filipino real-estate prices • day of the dead
Mayan Mysticism and Ancient Science
Did the ancient Maya of Central America possess an ancient science more advanced than our own? There has been some recent speculation about just how brilliant were Mayan scientists and rulers? Could they even forecast the future? Take a journey into the deep, mysterious rain forests of Central America and find out for yourself...
• maya • rain • forests • mayan • palenque
Did the ancient Maya of Central America possess an ancient science more advanced than our own? There has been some recent speculation about just how brilliant were Mayan scientists and rulers? Could they even forecast the future? Take a journey into the deep, mysterious rain forests of Central America and find out for yourself...
• maya • rain • forests • mayan • palenque