The Aztec Ball Game: Tlachtli of Tenochtitlan

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Mesoamerican ball game, tlachtli, as it was played in Tenochtitlan. They discuss the court at the heart of the city, the rules of the game, the rubber balls, and its deep ritual significance—often tied to sacrifice and cosmic renewal. They touch on the famous myth of the Hero Twins from the Popol Vuh, the role of gambling, and how the Spanish reacted to the game. The episode also covers the actual archaeological evidence from the Templo Mayor precinct and the connection to the god Huitzilopochtli. A fascinating look at how sport, religion, and politics intertwined in Aztec life. #Aztec #Mesoamerica #Tenochtitlan #Tlachtli #BallGame #Huitzilopochtli #PopolVuh #HeroTwins #RubberBall #Sacrifice #Ritual #SpanishConquest #BernalDiaz #FlorentineCodex #TemploMayor #Archaeology #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo