THE FIFTH SUN

- 2 other Gods were created, Tecuciztecatl and Nanahuatzin.

- Tecuciztecatl offered himself to be sacrificed, but the Gods wanted Nanahuatzin to become the new sun

- When the time came to sacrifice themselves by jumping into the fire, Tecuciztecatl chickened out but Nanahuatzin jumped.

- Tecuciztecatl jumped in after him, both became Suns

- Having 2 suns was too bright, so the Gods threw a rabbit it he face of Tecuciztecatl to dim him, making him the moon

- Nanahuatzin became weak, so the Gods gave their blood and energy to him, beginning the need for human sacrifice

- This is the current world we live in and our current sun

- The Aztecs believe this world will end in Earthquakes

Also Called:

The

Earthquake

Sun

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