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Ahuitzotl, eighth king of the Aztecs, under whose reign (1486–1502) the Aztec empire reached its greatest extent. He is known primarily for having occasioned the greatest orgy of human sacrifice in Aztec history. For the dedication of a temple, as many as 20,000 prisoners had their chests cut open and hearts torn out.
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Ahuitzotl (Nahuatl languages: āhuitzotl, Nahuatl pronunciation: [aːˈwit͡sot͡ɬ] ⓘ) was the eighth Aztec ruler, the Huey Tlatoani of the city of Tenochtitlan, son of princess Atotoztli II. His name literally means "Water Thorny" and was also applied to the otter. [2]
Jul 12, 2016 · Ahuitzotl (Auitzotl) was an Aztec ruler who reigned between 1486 and 1502 CE. He was one of the greatest generals of the ancient Americas and he left to his nephew, Montezuma, an enlarged and consolidated empire which had been ruthlessly terrorised into submissive acceptance of Aztec rule. With huge building projects and victories celebrated by ...
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Dec 9, 2016 · Ahuitzotl was the eighth ruler of the Aztec Empire, who expanded its territory and wealth through war and human sacrifice. He also oversaw the construction of the Templo Mayor and a canal to bring water to Tenochtitlan.
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Region. Lake Texcoco [1] The ahuizotl (from the Classical Nahuatl: āhuitzotl for "spiny aquatic thing", a.k.a. "water dog") is a legendary creature in Aztec mythology. [2] It is said to lure people to their deaths. [3] The creature was taken as an emblem by the ruler of the same name, and was said to be a "friend of the rain gods". [4]
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Ahuitzotl (Auitzotl) was an Aztec ruler who reigned between 1486 and 1502 CE. He was one of the greatest generals of the ancient Americas and he left to his nephew, Montezuma, an enlarged and consolidated empire which had been ruthlessly terrorised into submissive acceptance of Aztec rule. With huge building projects and victories celebrated by ...
Jun 22, 2023 · Ahuitzotl was the eighth Aztec ruler and the first great chief of Tenochtitlan. Mexican archaeologists have discovered underground chambers that may contain his remains and other lavish offerings to the gods.
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