The Aztecs also associated Quetzalcoatl with life and death, the god emblematic of the natural world's cycles of renewal, as well as of the rebirth stories that pervade ancient Mesoamerican culture.

Thanks to the study of various codices and written records found after the conquest of Mexico in 1521, experts have been able to establish the importance of the Xoloitzcuintle dogs among some ...

Skulls were prominent in ancient Mesoamerican artwork ... "There were several Aztec gods that were represented by skulls, so they were probably invoking these gods. I don't think they were ...

The Religion and Politics in Formative Period Mesoamerica Project was begun in 2012 and is directed by Joyce and Barber. The project examines the role of religious belief and practice in the ...

Mesoamerica A historical region and cultural ... Maya people believed kings, queens and nobles were chosen by God, so they lived in palaces in the centre of the city. The cities also had ball ...