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An Aztec priest removes a mans heart in a human sacrifice
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An Aztec priest removes a mans heart in a human sacrifice
An Aztec priest removes a mans 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 Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843
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Aztec Ferrario Giulio Heart Human Knife Mexico Obsidian Peoples Priest Ritual Sacrifice Sacrificial Victim Acolytes Huitzilopochtli
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This haunting image captures the intense moment of an Aztec human sacrifice, as a priest skillfully removes a man's heart with an obsidian knife on a sacrificial stone. The ritual, dedicated to the god Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec deity of war and the sun, unfolds in the heart of ancient Mexico. The priest's focused expression and the young acolytes' determined grip on the victim convey the solemnity and gravity of the scene. The intricate details of the hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Verico, from Giulio Ferrario's "Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World," published in Florence, Italy, in 1843, transport us back to a time long past. The vivid colours and meticulous lines bring the scene to life, allowing us to witness a deeply spiritual and culturally significant event in the history of the Americas. Despite its historical importance, this image serves as a stark reminder of the brutal practices that once defined certain aspects of ancient civilizations.
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