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An Aztec priest removes a man's heart in a ritual with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone and offers it to the god Huitzilopochtli. Several young acolytes hold down the victim
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An Aztec priest removes a man's heart in a ritual with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone and offers it to the god Huitzilopochtli. Several young acolytes hold down the victim
FLO4622145 An Aztec priest removes a man's heart in a ritual with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone and offers it to the god Huitzilopochtli. Several young acolytes hold down the victim. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843.; (add.info.: An Aztec priest removes a man's heart in a ritual with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone and offers it to the god Huitzilopochtli. Several young acolytes hold down the victim. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, 1843.); © Florilegius
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This striking image captures a moment of intense ritualistic sacrifice in ancient Aztec culture. An Aztec priest, clad in traditional garb, is depicted removing a man's heart with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone. The victim is held down by several young acolytes as the priest offers the still-beating heart to the god Huitzilopochtli.
The scene is both fascinating and chilling, providing a glimpse into the religious practices of this civilization. The hand-colored copperplate engraving from 1843 adds to the historical significance of this depiction.
The intricate details in the engraving showcase the elaborate costumes and symbols associated with Aztec rituals. The intensity of emotion on the faces of those involved conveys the gravity and solemnity of this sacred act.
This image serves as a reminder of the complexities and mysteries surrounding ancient civilizations, offering insight into their beliefs and traditions. It prompts us to reflect on how different cultures throughout history have expressed devotion and reverence through various forms of worship.
Overall, this print invites viewers to contemplate the power dynamics at play in religious ceremonies like these, while also sparking curiosity about the spiritual beliefs that guided societies long ago.
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