The Aztec Obsidian Trade: Blades, Mirrors, and Empire

In this episode of Tenochtitlan: The Aztec Capital That Shocked the Spanish, Lucas and Luna explore the vital role of obsidian in Aztec society. From the green obsidian mines of Pachuca's Sierra de las Navajas to the terrifying macuahuitl swords and polished mirrors used in divination, they trace how this volcanic glass shaped Aztec economy, warfare, and religion. Learn about the pochteca traders who controlled its flow, the skilled knappers who crafted blades thinner than a razor, and the spiritual significance of obsidian as a material imbued with power. Discover why the Spanish were astonished by its sharpness and how the trade routes connected Tenochtitlan to distant regions. A deep dive into a material that was both tool and symbol. #ObsidianTrade #AztecEmpire #Tenochtitlan #PachucaObsidian #SierraDeLasNavajas #Macuahuitl #Tezcatlipoca #Pochteca #Mesoamerica #AztecWeapons #ObsidianMirrors #GreenObsidian #AztecCraftsmanship #History #FexingoHistory #AztecReligion #TradeRoutes #VolcanicGlass Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo