The History of Aztecs Tattoo Art
The Aztecs lived in and around the area of Mexico between the 13th and 16th centuries. They worshiped many different gods that were a big part of their daily lives. Tattoo art was one way the Aztecs honored their gods. Rituals were usually performed when doing tattoos to honor a specific god. They were also used to help the Aztecs differentiate between tribes.
Tattoos were even used to display a person’s rank in their society. Many of the tattoos in this culture involved the sun in one way or another to honor the Aztec sun god Huitzilopochtili. He was the guardian of the heavens and symbolized the afterlife. The most powerful of the Aztec gods was Quetzalcoatl. He was the feathered serpent god in charge of weather, creativity and fertility.
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