Why were Aztec gods so scary?

Divinity is viewed differently in different parts of the world. We can't apply Western standards. Tibetan, Polynesian and Melanesian deities could be viewed as “scary.” The Aztecs called their gods “little ones” - they addressed them as “children ... read more

Divinity is viewed differently in different parts of the world. We can’t apply Western standards. Tibetan, Polynesian and Melanesian deities could be viewed as “scary.” read more

The pantheon (numerous gods) of the Aztec civilization was enormous, with hundreds of gods and goddesses worshipped. Many of these gods were agricultural, since the culture relied heavily on farming. Elements of nature, heroes, and ancestors were also revered. read more

Scholars studying the Aztec religion have identified no fewer than 200 gods and goddesses, divided into three groups. Each group supervises one aspect of the universe: the heaven or the sky; the rain, fertility and agriculture; and, finally, the war and sacrifice. read more