Aztec Time
Aztec Time explores how the Aztec civilization meticulously tracked time using a dual-calendar system, deeply entwined with their religious observances and agricultural practices. This system, comprised of the 365-day solar Xiuhpohualli and the 260-day ritual Tonalpohualli, dictated not only the timing of ceremonies but also agricultural cycles and even warfare. The Aztecs'' sophisticated timekeep...
Aztec Time explores how the Aztec civilization meticulously tracked time using a dual-calendar system, deeply entwined with their religious observances and agricultural practices. This system, comprised of the 365-day solar Xiuhpohualli and the 260-day ritual Tonalpohualli, dictated not only the timing of ceremonies but also agricultural cycles and even warfare. The Aztecs'' sophisticated timekeep...
