The Key Features Of Aztec Culture
THE TYPICAL FEATURES OF AZTEC CULTURE
The United State of America, which is situated in North America, is the federal republic country consisting of 48 contiguous states and the non-contiguous states of Alaska and Hawaii. American culture is known as a melting pot or a salad bowl for its multiethnic society; however, two flows that have the greatest domination of it is European ideals, especially British; and domestic originality. Within it, the Aztec has left a significant mark on American culture as well as the society until today. Hence, the following composition is to clarify the three most important features of Aztec culture.
First, the Aztec culture was originated from the Toltec civilization but was far more progressive than its predecessors. It flourished in the Central Americas around the 13th century and collapsed at its peak three centuries later due to the invasion of the Spanish. Aztec own an empire with its own language, capital and the myth of how this realm rise to power is an inspiring one. The Aztecs also propose various renewal, especially in the field of architectures, economics, and politics, etc... …show more content…
Their spiritual life is abundant and plentiful, they worship numerous Gods and even adopt other cultures Gods and worship them as part of their pantheon. Aztec religion as a part of Mesoamerican religion, consider human sacrifice as a part of the ritual beside animal sacrifice and self-sacrifice. These sacrifices are believed to protect the mankind life. To illustrate, when the solar eclipse, a natural phenomenon, happen, the shaman will perform the ritual sacrifice with the belief that these tribute products are appeasing the angry Gods and bring the light back. This is actually a sign of lack of knowledge; however, it is considered as a common element of the Mesoamerican religion back
The United State of America, which is situated in North America, is the federal republic country consisting of 48 contiguous states and the non-contiguous states of Alaska and Hawaii. American culture is known as a melting pot or a salad bowl for its multiethnic society; however, two flows that have the greatest domination of it is European ideals, especially British; and domestic originality. Within it, the Aztec has left a significant mark on American culture as well as the society until today. Hence, the following composition is to clarify the three most important features of Aztec culture.
First, the Aztec culture was originated from the Toltec civilization but was far more progressive than its predecessors. It flourished in the Central Americas around the 13th century and collapsed at its peak three centuries later due to the invasion of the Spanish. Aztec own an empire with its own language, capital and the myth of how this realm rise to power is an inspiring one. The Aztecs also propose various renewal, especially in the field of architectures, economics, and politics, etc... …show more content…
Their spiritual life is abundant and plentiful, they worship numerous Gods and even adopt other cultures Gods and worship them as part of their pantheon. Aztec religion as a part of Mesoamerican religion, consider human sacrifice as a part of the ritual beside animal sacrifice and self-sacrifice. These sacrifices are believed to protect the mankind life. To illustrate, when the solar eclipse, a natural phenomenon, happen, the shaman will perform the ritual sacrifice with the belief that these tribute products are appeasing the angry Gods and bring the light back. This is actually a sign of lack of knowledge; however, it is considered as a common element of the Mesoamerican religion back