Human sacrifice. Gods that demand blood of mortal men or will bring punishment to the Aztecs.
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Based on the Vedas
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As supreme ruler of the Aztec Empire, Montezuma was the chief priest of the Aztec religion.
Religion played a central role in Aztec culture, informing every aspect of life. The Aztecs believed in multiple gods and goddesses, with a focus on human sacrifice to appease these deities. Rituals and ceremonies were conducted regularly to maintain a balance between the physical and spiritual worlds. Religion also influenced the Aztec calendar, art, and architecture.
The term that best describes a government based on religion is called a Theocracy (Theo meaning God).
It was the Aztec who defended their religion
The Aztec religion is known as Nahua religion, which encompasses a complex system of beliefs, rituals, and deities. It involved the worship of multiple gods, with a particular focus on major deities such as Huitzilopochtli, Quetzalcoatl, and Tlaloc. The religious practices of the Aztec people played a significant role in their society and culture.
The Aztec did not have a grounded religion. They worshiped what they thought were gods (sun, moon, lightning) and created their own ceremonies. No name was ever given to their religion.
The Spanish viewed the Aztec religion as pagan and did not consider it legitimate. They actively sought to convert the Aztecs to Christianity and destroyed many of their temples and religious symbols in the process. The Spanish felt that they were bringing civilization and salvation to the Aztecs through conversion.
Both empires were controlled by powerful monarchs