In his presentation, de la Cruz shared how these adolescents were surprised to learn about this history of resistance and the rich intellectual history of Nahua scholars.
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Recent evidence indicates that the 15th century epidemics, called cocoliztli, which killed 80% of the Aztecs were caused by salmonella brought by the invaders.
Aztec mythology is full of terrifying deities. Coatlicue, the Aztec fertility goddess, was rightfully feared, even by her own children, who eventually killed her.