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[[File:AztecLineup.jpg|thumb|right|A group of Aztec guards. ([[TV]]: "[[The Day of Darkness]]")]] | |||
The '''Aztecs''' were an ancient [[human]] civilisation ([[TV]]: ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'') who replaced the [[Mayan]]s as rulers of [[Central America]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Universal Databank (reference book)}}) They were native to [[Central Mexico]] and dominating the area from the [[14th century|14th]] to [[16th century]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A History of Humankind (novel)|A History of Humankind]]'') | |||
== Technology == | |||
Some of their achievements were the creation of a calendar and the construction of massive [[pyramid]]-like [[tomb]]s and [[temple]]s. They used [[cocoa bean]]s for [[currency]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'') | |||
== Religion == | |||
A very religious people, they built many temples to their [[god]]s, whom they believed needed constant [[human sacrifice]] to be appeased. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'') Their most notable god was [[Huitzilopochtli]], the god of [[war]] and the [[sun]], to whom human sacrifices were made in which the [[priest]] cut out the victim's [[heart]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A History of Humankind (novel)|A History of Humankind]]'') | |||
They had a myth known as the Five Suns in the Sky. The five said [[sun]]s were Four [[Tiger]], the Sun of [[Oxygen|Air]], the Sun of [[Fire]] and [[Rain]], the Sun of [[Water]], and the Sun of [[Human|Man]]. They also believed that there were thirteen [[heaven (afterlife)|heavens]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'') | |||
== Society == | |||
The Aztecs were extremely warlike. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'') They often fought 'no-killing' wars in which opposing armies would take as many prisoners as possible, and the war ended when each side had enough prisoners to sacrifice. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A History of Humankind (novel)|A History of Humankind]]'') | |||
The Aztecs had a concept of [[retirement]]: "all who attain their fifty-second year shall pleasurably pass the remainder of their lives free from responsibility and care." They then lived in the [[Garden of Peace]], and were often consulted for their wisdom. | |||
They treated their women poorly. The [[Code of the Good Housewife]] stated, "Tend well your nurseries and your flowerbeds. Keep clean your pot and stew pans. Do not spend recklessly. Do not destroy or cheapen yourself." If these commandments were not followed, they were not given houses. | |||
[[ | Women were given prearranged husbands, and had no say in the matter. It was a custom for an Aztec man to present a cup of [[cocoa]] to a woman whom he wanted to [[Marriage|marry]]. The woman, however, must look down upon meeting him, and not look into his eyes. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'') | ||
{{ | == History == | ||
{{ | The [[Mayan]]s had ruled [[Central America]] from [[250]] to [[900]] [[AD]] before being replaced by the Aztecs. The Mayan [[civilisation]] ruled [[Central America]] between [[250]] and [[900]] [[AD]], prior to the [[Aztec]]s. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Universal Databank (reference book)}}) | ||
When the [[First Doctor]] and his [[companion]]s encountered Aztecs in the [[15th century]], the Aztecs perceived [[Barbara Wright]] to be a [[reincarnation]] of the priest and [[god]] [[Yetaxa]]. Despite the Doctor's pleas that [[Fixed point in time|time cannot be rewritten]], Barbara attempted to persuade the Aztecs that the gods did not require human sacrifice. This, however, led to [[Tlotoxl]] accusing her of being a false goddess. Meanwhile, the Doctor offered [[Cameca]] cocoa, unknowingly proposing to her. Eventually, Barbara was proved to be false, and they managed to escape into the tomb in which [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] was trapped. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'') | |||
While searching for the perfect [[milkshake]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] brought [[Martha Jones]] to the time of the Aztecs, where they drank cocoa. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Agent Provocateur (comic story)|Agent Provocateur]]'') | |||
[[Gabby Gonzalez]] read a legend claiming that Aztec magicians used mirrors of black [[obsidian]] to deflect bad spirits. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Revolutions of Terror (comic story)|Revolutions of Terror]]'') | |||
Aztec civilisation was destroyed upon the arrival of the [[Spanish]] in [[1519]], led by [[Fernando Cortez]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Aztecs (novelisation)|The Aztecs]]'') | |||
== References == | |||
Barbara later thought often on her failed attempt to change history with the Aztecs. She mentioned it while in [[Paris]] in [[July]] [[1794]] during the [[French Revolution]] ([[TV]]: ''[[The Reign of Terror (TV story)|The Reign of Terror]]'') and in [[Salem Village]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Witch Hunters (novel)|The Witch Hunters]]'') Shortly they left Mexico, the Doctor asked her if she was still thinking about it. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sensorites (TV story)|The Sensorites]]'') [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] reminded her of it while at [[Masada]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Last Days (short story)|The Last Days]]'') and after they departed the ''[[Mary Celeste]]''; ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Chase (novelisation)|The Chase]]'') the Doctor also reminded her of it. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Witch Hunters (novel)|The Witch Hunters]]'') | |||
After leaving the Doctor, Barbara became a university lecturer on history, specialising in the Aztec period. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Who Killed Kennedy (novel)|Who Killed Kennedy]]'') Her dissertation was on the fall of the Aztecs. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Nothing at the End of the Lane (short story)|Nothing at the End of the Lane]]'') | |||
The [[Fourth Doctor]] recalled the Aztecs as one of the civilisations which had created twisting underground passageways which he had to run up and down. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A Device of Death (novel)|A Device of Death]]'') He later claimed that the [[dinosaur]]s' blood rituals rivalled those of the Aztecs. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dragons of Prague (short story)|The Dragons of Prague]]'') | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:30, 21 October 2024
The Aztecs were an ancient human civilisation (TV: The Aztecs) who replaced the Mayans as rulers of Central America. (PROSE: The Universal Databank [+]Loading...["The Universal Databank (reference book)"]) They were native to Central Mexico and dominating the area from the 14th to 16th century. (PROSE: A History of Humankind)
Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]
Some of their achievements were the creation of a calendar and the construction of massive pyramid-like tombs and temples. They used cocoa beans for currency. (TV: The Aztecs)
Religion[[edit] | [edit source]]
A very religious people, they built many temples to their gods, whom they believed needed constant human sacrifice to be appeased. (TV: The Aztecs) Their most notable god was Huitzilopochtli, the god of war and the sun, to whom human sacrifices were made in which the priest cut out the victim's heart. (PROSE: A History of Humankind)
They had a myth known as the Five Suns in the Sky. The five said suns were Four Tiger, the Sun of Air, the Sun of Fire and Rain, the Sun of Water, and the Sun of Man. They also believed that there were thirteen heavens. (TV: The Aztecs)
Society[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Aztecs were extremely warlike. (TV: The Aztecs) They often fought 'no-killing' wars in which opposing armies would take as many prisoners as possible, and the war ended when each side had enough prisoners to sacrifice. (PROSE: A History of Humankind)
The Aztecs had a concept of retirement: "all who attain their fifty-second year shall pleasurably pass the remainder of their lives free from responsibility and care." They then lived in the Garden of Peace, and were often consulted for their wisdom.
They treated their women poorly. The Code of the Good Housewife stated, "Tend well your nurseries and your flowerbeds. Keep clean your pot and stew pans. Do not spend recklessly. Do not destroy or cheapen yourself." If these commandments were not followed, they were not given houses.
Women were given prearranged husbands, and had no say in the matter. It was a custom for an Aztec man to present a cup of cocoa to a woman whom he wanted to marry. The woman, however, must look down upon meeting him, and not look into his eyes. (TV: The Aztecs)
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Mayans had ruled Central America from 250 to 900 AD before being replaced by the Aztecs. The Mayan civilisation ruled Central America between 250 and 900 AD, prior to the Aztecs. (PROSE: The Universal Databank [+]Loading...["The Universal Databank (reference book)"])
When the First Doctor and his companions encountered Aztecs in the 15th century, the Aztecs perceived Barbara Wright to be a reincarnation of the priest and god Yetaxa. Despite the Doctor's pleas that time cannot be rewritten, Barbara attempted to persuade the Aztecs that the gods did not require human sacrifice. This, however, led to Tlotoxl accusing her of being a false goddess. Meanwhile, the Doctor offered Cameca cocoa, unknowingly proposing to her. Eventually, Barbara was proved to be false, and they managed to escape into the tomb in which the TARDIS was trapped. (TV: The Aztecs)
While searching for the perfect milkshake, the Tenth Doctor brought Martha Jones to the time of the Aztecs, where they drank cocoa. (COMIC: Agent Provocateur)
Gabby Gonzalez read a legend claiming that Aztec magicians used mirrors of black obsidian to deflect bad spirits. (COMIC: Revolutions of Terror)
Aztec civilisation was destroyed upon the arrival of the Spanish in 1519, led by Fernando Cortez. (TV: The Aztecs, PROSE: The Aztecs)
References[[edit] | [edit source]]
Barbara later thought often on her failed attempt to change history with the Aztecs. She mentioned it while in Paris in July 1794 during the French Revolution (TV: The Reign of Terror) and in Salem Village. (PROSE: The Witch Hunters) Shortly they left Mexico, the Doctor asked her if she was still thinking about it. (TV: The Sensorites) Ian reminded her of it while at Masada (PROSE: The Last Days) and after they departed the Mary Celeste; (PROSE: The Chase) the Doctor also reminded her of it. (PROSE: The Witch Hunters)
After leaving the Doctor, Barbara became a university lecturer on history, specialising in the Aztec period. (PROSE: Who Killed Kennedy) Her dissertation was on the fall of the Aztecs. (PROSE: Nothing at the End of the Lane)
The Fourth Doctor recalled the Aztecs as one of the civilisations which had created twisting underground passageways which he had to run up and down. (PROSE: A Device of Death) He later claimed that the dinosaurs' blood rituals rivalled those of the Aztecs. (PROSE: The Dragons of Prague)
