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The Toltecs
In studies of Mesoamerican culture, the word Toltec is used in two different ways. On the one hand, it refers to mythical ancestors mentioned in Aztec stories. On the other hand, it also refers to pre-Colombian people of central Mexico. There is much debate over which viewpoint is correct. Originally, scholars believe the Toltecs to be an ethnic group. The Toltecs were said to have dominated central Mexico between the 10th and 12th centuries. In this view, the Toltecs came from the ancient city of Tula. There, they built buildings, tombs, and ball courts with such skill that later cultures copied them. The Toltecs were strong influences on other cultures, especially the Aztec peoples. Other cultures copied Toltec art, religion, and buildings. They were so revered that later Mayan and Aztec rulers claimed to be descended from the Toltecs. For those who see the Toltecs as an Aztec myth, clues can be found in the ancient language of the Aztec civilization. Among the Nahuatl-speaking peoples, the word “Tolteca” meant an artisan or wise man. “Toltecness”, meanwhile, stood for art, culture, and civilization – all those things which savage nomads were not (at least in their eyes). These definitions imply that … Continue reading The Toltecs →
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Richard Cassaro is a journalist, speaker and author of “Written In Stone: Decoding The Secret Masonic Religion Hidden In Gothic Cathedrals And World Architecture.” The book uncovers a lost Wisdom Tradition that was practiced globally in antiquity, found memorialized in pyramids, Triptychs, and identical images worldwide. The central tenets of this tradition have been perpetuated in Western Secret Societies. The most visible of these is the so-called “Masonic Fraternity,” an age-old chivalric Order whose ranks have included Europe’s Gothic cathedral builders and America’s Founding Fathers. Richard has two websites: www.DeeperTruth.com and www.RichardCassaro.com
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