The Aztecs has about 200 deities — and in this article, we're uncovering the 13 most important Aztec gods and goddesses you need to know about.

Lightning bolt scepters “were used by Aztec priests when they were doing rites associated with the god Tlaloc,” said Johan Reinhard, an anthropologist and explorer-in-residence for National ...

The Aztecs sacrificed 42 children to Tlaloc, the god of rain The remains, mostly boys aged between two and seven years old, were placed inside a box of ashlars in a careful arrangement.

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of two dozen children who were apparent sacrificial victims to a rain god by ancient Indians in Mexico, researchers said Tuesday. IE 11 is not supported.

MEXICO CITY – Archeologists have discovered the remains of two dozen children who were apparent sacrificial victims to a rain god by ancient Indians in Mexico, researchers said Tuesday. The ...