S1 E8 | Ritual Killings in Meso America and Other Recipes for Your Summer Get Together

Join us on this journey into the heart of Mesoamerica as we explore the fascinating world of the Aztecs, particularly focusing on their origins, culture, and mythology. Listen in as we unravel the complexities behind the term "Aztec," which encompasses various tribes with the Mexica being the most dominant. Guided by the god Huitzilopochtli, the Mexica made their way to the Valley of Mexico, eventually settling by Lake Texcoco despite initial conflicts. This episode is rich with tales from their storied past, including the chilling narrative of a royal marriage meant to appease Huitzilopochtli, illustrating the darker facets of their culture such as human sacrifice. We also spotlight the impressive achievements of the Aztec Empire under leaders like Montezuma I and Ahuizotl, highlighting their expansive reach and remarkable engineering feats like the Templo Mayor. Discover how their daily rituals and extreme religious practices, including mass sacrifices and bloodletting, were aimed at maintaining cosmic balance. Amidst this historical journey, we inject humor and banter, lightening the narrative with pop culture references and playful struggles with pronunciation. The episode wraps up with a cliffhanger introduction to an upcoming segment on medical facts, ensuring you'll want to tune in for more. Support us on Patreon.  Join the army of skeletons... wait it's called "Skeleton Army"? No it's better I've just been saying it wrong for weeks now.  Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn  Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes  Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)!  This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Topics: Aztec, Mesoamerica, Mexica, Huitzilopochtli, Lake Texcoco, Valley of Mexico, Human Sacrifice, Montezuma I, Ahuizotl, Templo Mayor, Engineering, Religious Beliefs, Cosmic Balance, Medical Facts, History, Comedy, Podcast, Cultural References, Pronunciation, Translation