What was the Aztec objective of the flowery war?

Answer 1

The objective of the flowery war was for the Aztec society to please the gods. It first began with the Taxcalas, a neighboring village, a decree was signed that granted both the Taxcalas and the Aztec empire to take prisoners of war to later be sacrificed in the traditional manner. The point of the flowery war was not to kill or acquire land, instead it was to merely capture other warriors to appease the gods with human blood. The reason it first came into play was a result of a long drought. Flowery is in reference to the lack of violence involved on the battle field. It could also be in reference to the hallucinogenic drugs sprinkled on the victim before they were to be sacrificed. Basically it was to restore the natural order that had somehow failed to continue on its normal path.

Answer 2

The Aztec objective of the Flowery War was to capture enemy warriors for sacrifice rather than to conquer new territories. It was a ritualistic warfare aimed at securing captives for religious ceremonies.