THey would sacrifice humans (especially babies). Offerings like gold etc. Pyramids to make rituals there
The Aztecs believed in offering their gods sacrifices of human hearts, blood, and other offerings like animals, plants, and precious items. These sacrifices were believed to maintain the balance in the cosmos and ensure the gods' favor.
The Aztecs made rainsticks as a musical instrument to mimic the sound of rain. They believed that the sound of rain created by the rainstick could summon rain from the gods and bring good fortune to their crops. It held cultural significance in their rituals and ceremonies related to agriculture and fertility.
The Aztecs believed that astronomy was deeply intertwined with their religious and agricultural practices. They observed celestial bodies and their movements to create a calendar system that guided agricultural cycles, religious ceremonies, and social events. The Aztecs viewed the sun, moon, and stars as deities, attributing spiritual significance to their positions and movements, which they believed influenced life on Earth. Their understanding of astronomy was crucial for maintaining harmony with the cosmos and ensuring the favor of the gods.
Hera [godess of marriage, women and also queen of the gods] is married to the king of the gods; Zeus.
Yes, if you believe the mythology. However, he is said to be "the Father of Gods and men" rather than the king of gods.
The Aztecs sacrificed slave and volunteers to please their gods
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Human sacrifices
The Aztecs did human sacrifice and gave their gods gifts to please them.
By sacrificing humans and animals
They sacrificed one another because when one sacrificed to them it was an honor.
The Aztecs had over 1000 Gods
The Aztecs had over 1000 Gods
The Aztecs wanted to please the Gods, and by sacrificing people to the Gods, they thought it would make the God happy and the God would grant good fortune onto the Aztecs (like good crops or weather).
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War and bloodshed. Whenever the Aztecs fought, it fed their gods. The Aztecs believed their gods were alive so they had to eat too. It was said that if a woman died during childbirth or a man in battle that they would go to the afterlife with honor and grace, like a king. The men were trained to be warriors at a very young age. The Aztecs were very war-like people, because of their gods. Basically, they did everything to please their gods. Human sacrifice was a major one of those things.
The Aztecs worshiped their gods by sacrificing people(even children)