Mictlan: The Nine Levels of the Aztec Underworld Explained - Aztec Mythology
Welcome to another episode of our history podcast, where today we going to learn about the Aztec realm of the dead, known as Mictlan. In many cultures, the afterlife is often depicted as a place of judgment or a paradise where souls find eternal peace. However, the ancient Aztecs had a different view altogether. In the cosmology of Mictlan, the underworld is not a straightforward final destination but a challenging journey that souls must undertake after death. Far from a sunny paradise or a heaven of eternal bliss, Mictlan represents a long and perilous path where the dead must prove their mettle. Think of it not as an end, but as a significant transition, a test of endurance that each soul must pass through to reach their final resting place.
At the helm of Mictlan are the rulers, Mictlantecuhtli and Mictecacihuatl, who oversee the passage of souls. These deities embody death and are seen as guides and protectors, ensuring that each soul undergoes the necessary trials to achieve purification. Their p
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