Aztec religion

Definition

Aztec religion refers to the complex system of beliefs and rituals practiced by the Aztecs, an ancient civilization in Mesoamerica. It encompassed a wide range of deities, ceremonies, and sacrifices that played a central role in their society.

Related terms

Human Sacrifice: The act of offering human lives as a ritualistic sacrifice to the gods in order to ensure fertility, prosperity, and divine favor.

Polytheism: The belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities.

Huitzilopochtli: One of the most important deities in Aztec religion, associated with war, sun, and human sacrifice.