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Eagle warriors or eagle knights (Classical Nahuatl: cuāuhtli [ˈkʷaːʍtɬi] (singular) or cuāuhmeh [ˈkʷaːʍmeʔ] ) were a special class of infantry soldier in the Aztec army, one of the two leading military special forces orders in Aztec society, the other being the Jaguar warriors.
May 30, 2016 · Print. The eagle warriors, or eagle knights as they are sometimes known, were a group of elite infantrymen in the army of the Aztec Empire. Those who belonged in this warrior society were either members of the nobility or commoners who had distinguished themselves on the battlefield.
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Eagle Warrior is a life-sized ceramic sculpture made by Mexica (sometimes called Aztec) artists that shows a warrior dressed in an eagle costume. Made of terracotta, a type of earthenware known for its reddish color, the life-sized Eagle Warrior was originally painted and adorned with feathers and weapons.
But what did it take to become an Eagle or Jaguar warrior? In this blog post, we'll delve into the fascinating history of these elite Aztec soldiers, exploring the rigorous training and selection process that separated them from their peers, and the crucial role they played in Aztec warfare.
They were a type of Aztec warrior called a cuāuhocēlōtl [kʷaːwoˈseːloːt͡ɬ] (derived from cuāuhtli [ˈkʷaːʍt͡ɬi] ("eagle") and ocēlōtl ("jaguar")). They were an elite military unit similar to the eagle warriors. The jaguar motif was used due to the belief the jaguar represented Tezcatlipoca.
Aztec Eagle Warriors, enjoyed a very high status in Aztec society and their status was considered on par with Aztec nobility. Other than the Jaguar Warriors, Aztec Eagle Warriors were the only class of warriors who were considered full-time warriors. The Aztec Emperor awarded them with land which was tax-free and any profit made was to be kept ...
