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AZTECS: DRINKING, c1540. Aztec elders were allowed to get drunk
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AZTECS: DRINKING, c1540. Aztec elders were allowed to get drunk
AZTECS: DRINKING, c1540.
Aztec elders were allowed to get drunk. The woman in the bottom drawing is moving toward a pot of pulque, a liquor made from the maguey cactus. Page from the Codex Mendoza, Aztec, c1540
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Media ID 12415730
1540 Alcohol Aztec Bradley Smith Codex Codex Mendoza Drinking Drunk Drunkard Elder Handwriting Intoxicated Latin America Latin American Leisure Life Liquor Mesoamerica Mesoamerican Mexican Mexico Native Native American Page Pictograph Symbol Pulque
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This print titled "AZTECS: DRINKING, c1540" offers a glimpse into the fascinating culture of the Aztecs during the 16th century. The image showcases an intriguing aspect of their society - the allowance for elders to indulge in intoxication. In this particular scene from the Codex Mendoza, we see a woman depicted at the bottom drawing moving towards a pot of pulque, a liquor derived from the maguey cactus. The Codex Mendoza was an invaluable manuscript that documented various aspects of Aztec life and history. It provides us with valuable insights into their customs and traditions. This specific page captures not only their leisurely activities but also sheds light on their relationship with alcohol. As we delve deeper into this illustration, it becomes evident that drinking played a significant role in Aztec social gatherings and celebrations. The elderly members were granted permission to partake in these festivities without restraint, highlighting their esteemed status within society. Through this print by Granger Art on Demand, viewers are transported back in time to witness an integral part of Aztec life - where symbols and pictographs come alive on paper to tell stories about ancient Mexican culture and its unique approach towards leisure and indulgence.
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