The Cult of Huitzilopochtli, principal idol of the Mexicans. Folio 231.
Artista: Anónimo novohispano
Siglo XVI · México
Colección: Códice Durán
The cult of Huitzilopochtli, the main idol of the Mexica, is depicted in this folio from the Códice Durán. The image illustrates the founding of Tenochtitlan and scenes of daily life.
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