2022年5月3日 · Here are 14 of the most important Aztec symbols and their meanings. 1. Miquiztli (Death) Miquiztli is the Aztec death symbol. The word miquiztli connotes the state of being dead or the act of dying. It is derived from the Aztec word miqui, meaning “to die.” Miquiztli is represented by a skull or death’s head.

Ollin, meaning ‘movement’, is the day of the Aztec calendar associated with Xolotl. Xolotl is the god of shifting shapes, twins and Venus, the Evening Star. Cozcacuauhtli is associated with wisdom, long life, good advice and mental balance. Ollin is associated with transmutation, disorder, and seismic change.

Mictlantecuhtli (left), god of death, the lord of the Underworld and Quetzalcoatl (right), god of wisdom, life, knowledge, morning star, patron of the winds and light, the lord of the West. Together they symbolize life and death. Aztec mythology is the body or collection of myths of the Aztec civilization of Central Mexico. [1] .

2 天之前 · Stars acted as compass, map and calendar. The combination of two calendars, solar and lunar, allowed the Aztecs to pinpoint the main phases in their economic life.

2022年6月30日 · Ollin, was a day associated with Xiloti, the god of shifting shapes, Venus (the Evening Star), and the twins. The symbol represented seismic change, disorder, and transmutation. It was a bad day to be passive, but a good day for active people.

2024年10月21日 · Major Aztec Constellations and Their Meanings. The Aztecs recognized several key constellations, each imbued with symbolic meaning: Tezcatlipoca: Often associated with the northern star, Tezcatlipoca represented the god of …

Aztec symbols and meanings are deeply rooted in cultural and religious symbolism, and they still hold sway over believers in central Mexico and around the world today. Much like Inca, Maya, and a host of other Mesoamerican civilizations, allegories, symbolism, and metaphors were integral parts of the day-to-day lives of the Aztecs.

2024年12月3日 · In Aztec mythology, specific stars and constellations were intricately linked to various deities, embodying their power and influence. Some notable examples include: Tlaloc: The rain god, often associated with the Pleiades star cluster, symbolizing fertility and agriculture.

2024年11月19日 · Aztec maps, known as tlacuilolli, employed various symbols to convey navigational information. These included: Icons representing mountains, rivers, and lakes. Directional symbols indicating north, south, east, and west. Figures illustrating significant landmarks and settlements. Mythology deeply influenced the symbols used in navigation.

Aztec symbols were used for the names of Aztec emperors as well as their costumes. For instance, Moctezuma I was one of the most famous Aztec emperors who considerably expanded the Aztec Empire and consolidated its ideological foundations. His real name was Ilhuicamina which means “he who shoots an arrow into the sky”.