How did the Aztecs feel about their gods?
The Aztecs had many gods but worshipped Huitzilopochtli, the god of the sun and war, above all others. Their duty was to feed the gods with human blood, thereby keeping the sun alive. They believed that the gods could be satisfied through the sacrifice of animals, objects, and, in particular, people.
What god did the Aztecs think?
Huitzilopochtli | Aztec god | Britannica.
What was the Aztecs religious beliefs?
MATOS MOCTEZUMA: The Aztec religion was primarily polytheist. They had different gods, male and female. The sun god was Tonatiuh. There were many deities, and they were revered in monthly festivities with rich offerings.
What did the Aztecs controlled?
Eventually, the Aztecs controlled much of central and southern Mexico. Thirty-eight provinces sent tribute regularly in the form of rich textiles, warrior costumes, cacao beans, maize, cotton, honey, salt and slaves for human sacrifice. Gems, gold and jewelry came to Tenochtitlan as tribute for the emperor.
When were Aztecs most powerful?
The Aztec Empire (c. 1345-1521) covered at its greatest extent most of northern Mesoamerica. Aztec warriors were able to dominate their neighbouring states and permit rulers such as Montezuma to impose Aztec ideals and religion across Mexico.
Why did the Aztecs believe in different gods?
Some of their gods controlled nature. The Aztecs believed that different gods watched over their seeds and plants and harvest. Various gods were in charge of the rain and water and wind. These gods worked together (most of the time) with the god who actually produced food, the god Chicomicoatl.
Who was the god of Agriculture for the Aztecs?
One of these Aztec gods was Xipe Totec who was the god of agriculture and vegetation. It was also believed by the Aztecs that Xipe Totec invented war thus he connected agricultural renewal with warfare. There was a temple dedicated to this Aztec god in the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan.
What did the priests do for the Aztecs?
All Aztec priests were religious leaders. Some were active in government. Some acted as teachers. Some created the many records the Aztecs kept, written in hieroglyphics. Some priests conducted the many sacrifices needed to feed the hungry gods, to keep their gods happy.
Why did the Aztecs build so many temples?
The Aztecs built temples to honor their gods. Temples provided a place for the music of worship, a place for the private ceremony of personal bloodletting, and a place to conduct the many human sacrifices that the Aztecs believed were necessary to keep their gods happy.