Aztecs

Definition

The Aztecs were a powerful civilization that dominated central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century. They built a vast empire with Tenochtitlan as their capital and developed complex social, political, and religious systems.

Related terms

Quetzalcoatl: A prominent deity in Aztec mythology often depicted as a feathered serpent.

Hernan Cortes: The Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire.

Templo Mayor:

The main temple complex in Tenochtitlan dedicated to Huitzilopochtli (the god of war) and Tlaloc (the rain god).