Many ancient cultures used musical instruments in ritual ceremonies. Ancient Aztec communities from the pre-Columbian period of Mesoamerica had a rich mythological codex that was also part of their ...

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When the Aztecs dominated central Mexico, a blood-curdling sound like a human scream played through a small whistle. Luis Aceves via Unsplash In cultures around the world, instruments have brought ...

As the Aztec death god and Lord of the Underworld, Mictlantecuhtli (aka Mictlan) governed cosmic balance by ensuring every life cycle culminated in death. Fun Fact: Xoloitzcuintle Mexican hairless ...