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Aztec Gods
The Aztec people had many gods in their pantheon. Your class gets to learn about three of them. They read about each of the three main gods, then create a god of their own. They use what they've learned about each god to make and...
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Civilizations of the Americas
Study and compare multiple aspects of both Aztec and Inca civilizations. Young historians explain how each of the empires came to be, and how they were both defeated by the Spanish. The resource starts out as a good lesson, but is...
Yale University
Yale University: Aztec Mythology
A series of lesson plans on Aztec religion along with primary source readings and a student bibliography.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Aztec Mythology
By clicking on one of the links provided, you can learn about seven different Aztec myths. Choose information based upon level of difficulty at the top.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Aztecs: A Pre Columbian History
This site contains several lesson plans, a teacher bibliography, a student reading list, and a large amount of background information on the Aztecs.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Tlaloc
This site from the free encyclopedia Wikipedia contains brief but informative information on the Aztec god, Tlaloc. Great for background knowledge on the subject.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Xipe Totec
This site is a brief article from the encyclopedia Mythica, and contains information on the Aztec god, Xipe Totec. The article is three paragraphs long and contains great background information into the subject.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Xochiquetzal
This site from the Encyclopedia Mythica contains great information on the Aztec god, Xochiquetzal. The article is two paragraphs long and very factual.
PBS
Pbs: The Conquistadors: Aztec Life and Times
Read about what life was like for the Aztecs before the Spanish Conquest. This is part of a larger PBS site about the conquistadors.
Other
Tennessee Technological University: Civilization in Central America
An outline of important civilizations in Central America that includes the Olmecs, the Maya, the Toltecs, and the Aztecs. The Aztec civilization is the focal point of the outline, which gives the major points concerning their culture in...
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Aztec Poems: Indigenous Peoples' Literature
This site has some Aztec poems. These are excellent examples of Aztec poetry. Each one is very unique.
Other
Free Uk: Aztec Gods
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
Other
Gods & Goddesses of the Aztecs
This is a glossary of the primary gods and goddesses of Aztec mythology.
Other
Mesoamerican Religions
Discusses features of the religious practices of the Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, and Aztec civilizations.
Encyclopedia Mythica
The Encyclopedia Mythica: Aztec Mythology
The Encyclopedia Mythica presents 93 links to entries about Aztec gods and goddesses.
Other
The Aztec Calendar
This site provides a detailed description of the Aztec calendar with many pictures, charts, etc.
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Azquetalcb.jpg (6247 Bytes)
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Tlaloc
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Azchal.jpg (20899 Bytes)
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Azhui.jpg (12085 Bytes)
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Xipe Totec
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Tezcatlipoca
This site provides stories about Aztec gods and goddesses and their creations.
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Azquetalcb.jpg (6247 Bytes)
This site provides stories about Aztec gods and goddesses and their creations.