You probably think of a savage bear, dangerous alligator, or royal jaguar when you think of powerful, strong, noble animals…ones that would be a suitable emblem of the supreme power wielded by an all-mighty Aztec god. The fiercest, mightiest spirit animal Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec deity of the sun and war and the most powerful god in Aztec mythology, could connect to was an unexpected contender…the small hummingbird.
Huitzilopochtli Means “Hummingbird of the South”
Huitzilopochtli, which means “hummingbird of the south,” was the name of the great Aztec god who ruled over war, money, the Sun, and warfare. He was the patron saint of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. He was said to be the brother of the other great gods of Mesoamerica, including Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god, despite the fact that he was the supreme deity and no other god could compare to him in power and renown.
Huitzilopochtli Was Often Depicted as a Hummingbird
The famous Aztec god was frequently depicted in images as either an incarnation of a real hummingbird or as a powerful warrior wearing a hummingbird-feather helmet. Huitzilopochtli has been depicted in paintings, sketches, carvings, and statues unearthed by archeologists.
Huitzilopochtli Demanded a Blood Sacrifice
Huitzilopochtli, according to the Aztecs, requested to be honored with a blood sacrifice. Hummingbird skins were used to make sacred cloaks for Aztec high priests… One adult-sized cloak would require an estimated 8,000 small hummingbirds. The cloaks were said to be magnificent, shimmering, iridescent marvels. When the priests offered their sacrifices to the Huitzilopochtli, they donned them. To assure victory in battle, they sliced the still-beating heart of a captured adversary or sacrificial slave and gave it to the hummingbird deity.
Hummingbirds Were Fallen Warriors
Hummingbirds were thought to be the rebirth of fallen warriors by the Aztecs. When a warrior was killed in combat, he was transformed into a hummingbird, which the Aztecs called “dart hurlers.”
The Aztecs Were Right…Hummingbirds Are Vicious
Hummingbirds are exceptional flyers and they use those skills to help them gain the upper hand in battle. Hummingbirds, unlike other species of birds, can hover in place and even fly backward. One tactic they use is to fly high in the air and then dive, beak first, at their enemy. The sleek, aerodynamic hummingbird can reach up to 60 miles per hour in a dive.
Hummingbirds…the Perfect Aerial Weapon
Hummingbirds were thought to be the rebirth of fallen warriors by the Aztecs. When a warrior was killed in combat, he was transformed into a hummingbird, which the Aztecs called “dart hurlers.”
The Aggressive Hummingbird…the Ideal Spirit Animal for Huitzilopochtli
The Aztecs must have spent a lot of time studying the hummingbirds’ aggressive and violent behavior. They discovered that the small, jewel-like hummingbird possessed many of the warlike traits associated with their great god, Huitzilopochtli. It’s simple to see why the small hummingbird became identified with the greatest of all Aztec deities once we realize how violent it can be.
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