Aztec: The Nation of the Sun and Blood

Author: (French) Gruinsiki
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: In the 16th century, the Spanish arrived in Central America and encountered the Aztecs. Their architecture was magnificent, their weaving and goldsmithing skills were advanced, their clothing was vibrant, and their urban construction was progressive, leaving Europeans awestruck. However, the Aztec society offered human sacrifices, presenting blood as offerings in large-scale religious ceremonies. What power did blood possess? Were the whites actually the legendary Feathered Serpent god? The Aztec universe was seemingly real yet ethereal ("Discovery Journey" series of albums!)