CCAS 109 Folklore

Huitzilopochtli

The Aztec god of war and the sun, revered as a primary deity in Mexica religion. Guided the toltecs to tenochtitlan

Templo Mayor

The main temple of the Mexica (Aztec) civilization, located in the heart of Tenochtitlan, dedicated to the gods Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc. It served as a ceremonial and religious center.

Toltec Empire

An ancient Mesoamerican civilization that preceded the Aztecs, known for its cultural influence and architectural achievements.

Tayolia

Spiritual force (contained in the human heart)

How is folklore transmitted?How does it travel?

Folklore is transmitted through oral traditions, storytelling, rituals, and performances, often evolving as it passes through generations and cultures. Word of Mouth; Person to Person

Examples of folklore transmission

Direct conversations, indirect observations, email, phone calls, online chats

Describe best practices for folklore collection methods

Create a casual and relaxed atmosphere, if recording don’t make it obvious, share stories back and forth 

Coyolxauqui

Moon goddess; killed by Huitzilopochtli after her attack on Serpent Mountain/attempting to kill Coatlique

Quetzalcoatl Topiltzin

Leader of the Toltecs; Hombre-dios, high priest figure, associated with the god Quetzalcoatl. Name translating to “the earthly representation of Quetzalcoatl”

Tlatamine

group of people (poets, political leaders) 14th and 15th century philosophers

Huehuetlatolli

rhetorical orations were spoken on ceremonial occasions

Flor y canto

weaving of a political and spiritual vision; in xochitl in cuicatl; expressions in the form of poetry, songs, and paintings

Tezcatlipoca

God of Gods: lord of the smoking mirror

Cihuacoatl

Aztec goddess and political figure who represented fertility, war, and victory