Huitzilopochtli, Aztec sun and war god, one of the two principal deities of Aztec religion, often represented in art as either a hummingbird or an eagle. Huitzilopochtli’s name is a cognate of the Nahuatl words huitzilin, “hummingbird,” and opochtli, “left.”

Huitzilopochtli was the patron god of the Mexica tribe. Originally, he was of little importance to the Nahuas, but after the rise of the Aztecs, Tlacaelel reformed their religion and put Huitzilopochtli at the same level as Quetzalcoatl, Tlaloc, and Tezcatlipoca, making him a solar god.

2023年3月30日 · Huitzilopochtli, also known as the “Hummingbird” or “The Turquoise Prince,” was the primary sun god in Aztec tales, but his powers also tethered him to war, fury, stars, and human sacrifices.

2013年8月27日 · Huitzilopochtli (pron. Huit-zi-lo-pocht-li) or 'Hummingbird of the South' or 'Blue Hummingbird on the Left' was one of the most important deities in the Aztec pantheon and for the Méxica he was the supreme god. He was the god of the sun and war, considered the patron of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán and associated with gold, warriors and rulers.

2021年10月21日 · World History Edu provide an in-depth look at the origin story, family, symbols, depictions, and significance of Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of war, sun, and the patron deity of the city of Tenochtitlan.

2019年10月18日 · Huitzilopochtli (pronounced Weetz-ee-loh-POSHT-lee and meaning "Hummingbird on the Left") was one of the most important of the Aztec gods, the god of the sun, warfare, military conquest and sacrifice, who according to tradition, led the Mexica people from Aztlan, their mythical homeland, into Central Mexico. According to some scholars ...

2023年7月6日 · As one of the most influential Aztec gods that drove the need for more conquests and capturing of enemies, Huitzilopochtli was at the heart of the Aztec empire. Worshipped with fervor and constantly offered sacrifices, the Aztec sun and war god was a powerful warrior whose influence can still be seen in present day Mexico.

2024年5月27日 · Huitzilopochtli was the patron of the deity of the city of Tenochtitlan, the historic center of Mexico City, where he had at least 19 altars. The main temple was clearly extremely important, as it was enlarged eleven times within its 200-year history. The temple was actually a dual temple dedicated to Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc, the god of rain.

2023年12月11日 · Huitzilopochtli, a central figure in Aztec mythology, stands as a symbol of might and divine guidance. Revered as the god of the sun and war, he was pivotal to the Aztecs, profoundly influencing their societal structure, religious practices, and military conquests.

2024年10月24日 · Huitzilopochtli’s role as the god of the sun was central to Aztec cosmology and daily life. He was believed to be the embodiment of the sun, specifically the rising sun, symbolizing renewal, life, and the relentless struggle against darkness.