Aztec Symbolism

Aztec Symbolism

In this gallery are eighteen colorful drawings from the Codex Tonalamatl Aubin showing examples of Aztec Symbolism. There are illustrations of famous Aztec gods and goddesses such as Tlaloc, Xipe Totec, and Xoloti. When you click on an individual image, you’ll find more details about each scene. The descriptions come from the book The Tonalamatl of the Aubin Collection: An Old Mexican Picture Manuscript by Dr Eduard Seler, which was publsihed in 1901. Please note that the artwork is taken from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability – coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work. If you find this Aztec Symbolism interesting, be sure to visit the pages with Aztec People and Aztec Designs. Have fun!

 


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