{"id":15759,"date":"2021-08-19T07:59:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/?p=15759"},"modified":"2024-02-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T00:00:00","slug":"aztec-tattoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/aztec-tattoo\/","title":{"rendered":"40+ Aztec Tattoo Meaning & Design Ideas (2024 Updated)"},"content":{"rendered":"
As European raiders and explorers entered the American land, Aztec civilization started to decay, especially when smallpox brought from Europe spread across the New World. Nevertheless, that didn\u2019t stop the rich Aztec culture and mythology to persevere, with the famous monuments of the ancient civilization being one of the most popular attractions in Central America.<\/p>\n
However, the remnants of the Aztec civilization are not only present in pieces of furniture, objects, and monuments. Its mythology, beliefs, and traditions live through ink, with many people regularly visiting tattoo artists with ideas of inking Aztec symbols on their bodies.<\/p>\n
Initially, it was believed that the Aztec symbols were a signature of the Mexican mafia and cartels, with symbols coming to life mostly in prison. However, it is no longer just like that. Many admirers of ancient history proudly flaunt Aztec symbols on their bodies, with both smaller and larger tattoos being charming and popular.<\/p>\n
In this article, we\u2019ll take a deep and detailed look at the symbolism behind the Aztec tattoos. Additionally, we\u2019ll take a look at the best Aztec tattoo ideas, and designs that flooded the social media networks and decorate the bodies of many tattoo addicts around the world.<\/p>\n
Both Mayas and Aztecs were proudly wearing tattoos. The tattoos were more prominent on Aztec men and they were used to highlight one\u2019s social status and power. Women weren\u2019t wearing much prominent makeup or body paint. However, a special type of clay was used to cover their faces and limbs.<\/p>\n
Most Aztecs have wiped out thanks to the European invaders who not only wanted to establish their territory on the American land, but also spread pathogens and diseases that affected indigenous people.<\/p>\n
Today, Aztecs are not entirely wiped out. Instead, they\u2019re known as people of the Nahua. According to some estimations, there are about 1,5000 million Nahua people who live scattered across rural Mexico, united in small groups and communities.<\/p>\n
Most of them today are farmers or work as traders of their crafts that they still design to promote their culture and rich history that was at its peak between the 12th<\/sup> and 15th<\/sup> centuries. Interestingly, there are a lot of indigenous groups scattered across Mexico and the rest of Central America. Among Nahua, there are around 60 more groups.<\/p>\nHistory of Aztec Tattoos<\/h2>\n