The Aztecs viewed time as cyclical and deeply intertwined with their religious beliefs and agricultural practices. They believed in a series of epochs, or "suns," each marked by creation and destruction, and their calendar was based on a combination of a 365-day solar calendar (the Tonalpohualli) and a 260-day ritual calendar (the Xiuhpohualli). This dual calendar system reflected their understanding of time as both a spiritual dimension and a practical tool for organizing their agricultural and ceremonial life. Additionally, they believed that certain times were auspicious for specific activities, influencing their social and religious events.
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