Aztc

Pantheon

Main article: List of Aztec deities

Embodied spirits

• Tonalleque (1),
• Cihuateteo (2).

Patterns of War

• Tlaloc
• Xiuhtecuhtli
• Mixcoatl
• Xipe-Totec

Patterns of Merchants

• Huehuecoyotl
• Zacatzontli
• Yacatecuhtli
• Tlacotzontli
• Tlazolteotl
• Tonatiuh.

Water deities

• Tlaloc, god of rain and lightning and thunder. He is a fertility god
• Chalchiuhtlicue, goddess of water, lakes, rivers, seas, streams, horizontal waters, storms, and baptism.
• Huixtocihuatl, goddess of salt
• Opochtli, god of fishing and birdcatchers, discoverer of the harpoon and net
• Atlahua, god of water, a fisherman and archer

Fire deities

• Xiuhtecuhtli, god of fire and time
• Chantico, goddess of firebox and volcanoes
• Xolotl, god of death, associated with Venus as the Evening Star (Double of Quetzalcoatl)

Death deities

• Mictlantecuhtli, god of the dead, ruler of the Underworld
• Mictecacihuatl, goddess of the dead, ruler of the Underworld
• Xolotl, god of death, associated with Venus as the Evening Star (Double of Quetzalcoatl)

Sky deities

• Tezcatlipoca, god of providence, the darkness and the invisible, lord of the night, ruler of the North.
• Xipe-Totec, god of force, lord of the seasons and rebirth, ruler of the East.
• Quetzalcoatl, god of the life, the light and wisdom, lord of the winds and the day, ruler of the West.
• Huitzilopochtli, god of the war, lord of the sun and fire, ruler of the South.
• Xolotl, god of death, associated with Venus as the Evening Star (Double of Quetzalcoatl)
• Ehecatl, god of wind
• Tlaloc, god of rain and lightning and thunder. He is a fertility god
• Coyolxauhqui, goddess and leader of the Centzonhuitznahua, associated with the moon
• Meztli, goddess of moon
• Tonatiuh, god of sun
• Centzonmimixcoa, 400 gods of the northern stars
• Centzonhuitznahua, 400 gods of the southern stars
• Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, god of the morning star (Venus)

Lords of the Night

• Xiuhtecuhtli, god of fire and time
• Tezcatlipoca, god of providence, the darkness and the invisible, lord of the night, ruler of the North.
• Piltzintecuhtli, god of the visions,associated with Mercury (the planet that is visible just before sunrise or just after sunset) and healing
• Centeotl, god of maize
• Mictlantecuhtli, god of the Underworld
• Chalchiuhtlicue, goddess of water, lakes, rivers, seas, streams, horizontal waters, storms and baptism
• Tlazolteotl, goddess of lust, carnality, sexual misdeeds
• Tepeyollotl, god of the animals, darkened caves, echoes and earthquakes. Tepeyollotl is a variant of Tezcatlipoca, associated with mountains
• Tlaloc, god of rain and lightning and thunder. He is a fertility god

Lords of the Day

• Xiuhtecuhtli, god of fire and time
• Tlaltecuhtli, old god of earth (changed in the landscape and atmosphere)
• Chalchiuhtlicue, goddess of water, lakes, rivers, seas, streams, horizontal waters, storms and baptism
• Tonatiuh, god of the Sun
• Tlazolteotl, goddess of lust, carnality, sexual misdeeds
• Mictlantecuhtli, god of the Underworld
• Mictecacihuatl, goddess of the Underworld
• Centeotl, god of maize
• Tlaloc, god of rain and lightning and thunder. He is a fertility god
• Quetzalcoatl, god of the life, the light and wisdom, lord of the winds and the day, ruler of the West.
• Tezcatlipoca, god of providence, the darkness and the invisible, lord of the night, ruler of the North.
• Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, god of dawn
• Citlalicue, goddess of female stars (Milky Way)
• Citlalatonac, god of female stars (Husband of Citlalicue)

Earth deities

• Xipe-Totec, god of force, lord of the seasons and rebirth, ruler of the East.
• Tonacatecuhtli, god of sustenance associated with Ometecuhtli
• Tonacacihuatl, goddess of sustenance associated with Omecihuat Cihuacoa
• Tlaltecuhtli, old god of earth (changed in the landscape and atmosphere)
• Chicomecoatl, goddess of agriculture
• Centeotl, god of the maize associated with the Tianquiztli (Pleiades)
• Xilonen, goddess of tender maize

Matron goddesses

• Coatlicue, goddess of fertility, life, death and rebirth
• Chimalma, goddess of fertility, life, death and rebirth
• Xochitlicue, goddess of fertility, life, death and rebirth
• Itzpapalotl, obsidian butterfly, leader of the Tzitzimitl
• Toci, goddess of health

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The Aztec Empire, also known as the Triple Alliance (comprising Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan), had a highly structured society with distinct ranks of nobility and royalty. While the Aztec system was not identical to European monarchies, it had its own hierarchy of rulers and nobles. Here are the key ranks of royalty and nobility in the Aztec Empire:

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1. 1. 1. 1. **Huey Tlatoani** (Great Speaker)

  - The **Huey Tlatoani** was the supreme ruler of the Aztec Empire, equivalent to an emperor or king. He was the highest authority in political, military, and religious matters.
  - The title translates to "Great Speaker," as the ruler was seen as the voice of the gods and the people.
  - The Huey Tlatoani was chosen from among the royal family, often based on merit, military prowess, and divine favor.
  - Examples of famous Huey Tlatoani include **Moctezuma I** and **Moctezuma II**.

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1. 1. 1. 2. **Cihuacóatl** (Snake Woman)

  - The **Cihuacóatl** was the second-highest rank in the Aztec hierarchy, serving as the chief advisor and deputy to the Huey Tlatoani.
  - Despite the name ("Snake Woman"), the position was typically held by a male. The title may have symbolized duality or balance in governance.
  - The Cihuacóatl oversaw daily administration, justice, and religious ceremonies, acting as a co-ruler in many respects.

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1. 1. 1. 3. **Tlatoani** (Speaker)

  - A **Tlatoani** was a regional ruler or king of a city-state (*altepetl*) within the Aztec Empire. Each city-state had its own Tlatoani, who owed allegiance to the Huey Tlatoani.
  - The Tlatoani governed their city-state, collected tribute, and led their warriors in battle.
  - The title was hereditary, passing within the royal family, but the successor was often chosen based on merit and approval by the nobility.

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1. 1. 1. 4. **Tecuhtli** (Noble Lord)

  - The **Tecuhtli** were high-ranking nobles who served as military leaders, judges, and administrators. They were often granted land and privileges by the Huey Tlatoani.
  - This rank was not hereditary in the same way as the Tlatoani, but it was often held by members of the royal family or distinguished warriors.
  - Tecuhtli played a key role in maintaining order and loyalty within the empire.

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1. 1. 1. 5. **Pipiltin** (Nobility)

  - The **Pipiltin** were the noble class, consisting of members of the royal family, high-ranking officials, and distinguished warriors.
  - They enjoyed privileges such as land ownership, exemption from taxes, and access to education and high-ranking positions.
  - The Pipiltin were often involved in governance, religion, and military leadership.

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1. 1. 1. 6. **Tlacateccatl** and **Tlacochcalcatl** (Military Ranks)

  - These were high military ranks held by members of the nobility. The **Tlacateccatl** and **Tlacochcalcatl** were senior generals who commanded armies and reported directly to the Huey Tlatoani.
  - Military success was a key path to gaining influence and status within the Aztec hierarchy.

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1. 1. 1. 7. **Tlatoque** (Plural of Tlatoani)

  - This term refers to the collective group of city-state rulers within the Aztec Empire. They formed a council that advised the Huey Tlatoani and helped govern the empire.

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1. 1. 1. Summary of Aztec Royalty Ranks:

1. **Huey Tlatoani** – Emperor or supreme ruler. 2. **Cihuacóatl** – Chief advisor and co-ruler. 3. **Tlatoani** – City-state king or ruler. 4. **Tecuhtli** – High-ranking noble lords. 5. **Pipiltin** – General nobility. 6. **Tlacateccatl/Tlacochcalcatl** – Senior military leaders.

The Aztec system emphasized a combination of hereditary privilege and merit, particularly in military and administrative roles. The ruler's authority was deeply tied to religion, as they were seen as intermediaries between the gods and the people.