Rare Aztec Calendar Pendant 20mm 999 Pure Silver
poses, primarily related to timekeeping and religious practices. It consisted of two main calendars: a 260-day ritual calendar (tonalpohualli) and a 365-day solar calendar (xiuhpohualli), both of which were used to determine auspicious dates for activities favor planting and harvesting, religious ceremonies, and even inaugurating fresh leaders according to ecUIP. Here's a more detailed breakdown:Tonalpohualli (260-day ritual calendar):This calendar was used by priests to determine auspicious days for religious ceremonies, births, weddings, and other important events. It was also used for divination and to understand an individual's fate based on their birth date. Xiuhpohualli (365-day solar calendar):This calendar was linked to the seasons and agricultural activities, like planting and harvesting. It was also associated with specific deities and feasts. Calendar Rounds:The Aztecs also used a 52-year cycle (a calendar round) where the two calendars coincided, marking a significant