CH ST 1A Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Physical Abuse, Day Of The Dead, Quinto Sol
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Had very complex religions (many gods, human sacrifice) Believed in human sacrifice (linked to religion) Elite women could own land and slaves, common women could not. Had a scientific calendar (365 days, 18 months each with 20 days) had 5 evil days. Last great civilization prior to spanish conquest. Also known as mexica (that"s where the name mexico came from) As they migrated south they follow a legend/myth (see an eagle on top of a cactus with a serpent in its mouth) 30 million people are part of aztec empire (some used for sacrifice or slavery) Ruler of aztec empire (had 1,000 wives) = moctezuma ii. Cyclical view (past and present linked together) Influenced by nature (sun, moon, rain, earth) Quinto sol: aztecs had a cataclastic view (sun and earth had been destroyed 4 times) living in the age of the 5th sun. Advanced medical practices based on herbs and plants. Stressed sanitation of the city of tenochtitlan.
