The Aztec sun stone. Early Pre-Columbian scholars have long identified Tonatiuh as the central deity of the Aztec calendar stone. Various scholarships, however, believe the face at the centre of the stone to be that of the earth monster Tlaltecuhtli.

2013年9月4日 · At the centre of the stone is a representation of either the sun god Tonatiuh (the Day Sun) or Yohualtonatiuh (the Night Sun) or the primordial earth monster Tlaltecuhtli, in the latter case representing the final destruction of the world when the 5th sun fell to earth. The tongue is perhaps also a sacrificial knife and, sticking out, it ...

Tonatiuh, or Ollin Tonatiuh, was associated with the eagle (at sunrise and sunset) and, in Aztec versions, with the deity Huitzilopochtli. The Aztecs viewed Tonatiuh as a god constantly threatened by the awesome tasks of his daily birth at sunrise, by his death each sunset, and by the immense effort of making his journey across the sky each day.

The Aztec Sun Stone. One of the most iconic representations of Tonatiuh is found in the Aztec Sun Stone, also known as the Calendar Stone. This massive stone carving intricately depicts Tonatiuh at its center, surrounded by various celestial and religious symbols.

2019年4月24日 · One of the most famous images of Tonatiuh is that represented on the face of the stone of Axayacatl, the famous Aztec calendar stone, or more properly Sun Stone. At the center of the stone, the face of Tonatiuh represents the current Aztec world, the Fifth Sun, whereas the surrounding symbols represent the calendric signs of the past four eras.

2017年3月30日 · Tonatiuh, 'Turquoise Lord,' was the 5th and present sun in the Aztec view of the cosmos and the fierce sun god of several other Postclassic Mesoamerican cultures, including the Toltecs. It was thought that only the regular offering of hearts from sacrificial victims would nourish Tonatiuh so that he had the strength to reign supreme in the ...

2024年10月17日 · Tonatiuh, as the Sun God, is a vital figure in Aztec mythology, representing the life-giving force of the sun and playing a crucial role in the cosmological beliefs of the Aztec civilization. His daily journey across the sky and his symbolic battles against darkness illustrate the importance of light and the cyclical nature of life.

2017年3月24日 · The Aztec Sun Stone (also known as the Calendar Stone) is a representation of the five eras of the sun from Aztec mythology. Some scholars consider the central face to be that of Tonatiuh, the sun god, while others maintain it is the night sun Yohualtecuhtli or Tlaltecuhtli.

2024年10月18日 · As the embodiment of the sun, Tonatiuh was revered not only for his radiant power but also for his essential contributions to life and sustenance. The sun was a crucial element in Aztec culture, influencing everything from agriculture to spiritual beliefs. This article explores Tonatiuh’s origins, significance, and legacy within the context ...

The sunken eyes of Tonatiuh, the Aztec sun god, look out from the center of this cyclic sequence of glyphs and dates. The impressive Stone of the Five Eras , has a diameter of 11.75 ft., 3.22 ft. deep, and weighs 24 tons; but above all, it is a work of art, the epitome of the warrior cosmogony and dazzling civilization that occupied the Valley ...