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Priest offering the heart taken from a living human victim to the Aztec sun god and god of war
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Priest offering the heart taken from a living human victim to the Aztec sun god and god of war
Priest offering the heart taken from a living human victim to the Aztec sun god and god of war, Huitzilopochtli. Print of facsimile from Aztec Codex, published 1904. Human Sacrifice
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1904 Aztec Chromolithograph Codex Facsimile Heart Human Living Offering Priest Published Sacrifice Victim Huitzilopochtli
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This chromolithograph from 1904 depicts a chilling scene of an Aztec priest offering the heart of a living human victim to Huitzilopochtli, the fearsome Aztec sun god and god of war. The print is a facsimile from an ancient Aztec Codex, providing us with a glimpse into the rituals and beliefs of this ancient civilization. In this artwork, we witness the solemnity and brutality intertwined in Aztec religious practices. The priest stands tall, his ornate headdress symbolizing his sacred role as intermediary between mortals and deities. With reverence and determination etched on his face, he holds up the still-beating heart taken from a sacrificial victim. The intensity of this moment is heightened by the vibrant colors used in the chromolithograph. Shades of red dominate the composition, representing both bloodshed and life force. It serves as a stark reminder that for these devout worshippers, sacrifice was essential to ensure cosmic balance and appease their powerful gods. This image invites contemplation about humanity's complex relationship with faith throughout history. It forces us to confront our own moral compasses while acknowledging that cultural practices evolve over time. As we gaze upon this haunting piece of artistry published more than a century ago, it serves as both an educational tool illuminating ancient traditions and an unsettling testament to mankind's capacity for devotion - even when it involves unimaginable sacrifices.
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