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Meaning of chalchiuhúitl



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chalchiuhuitl is incorrectly written, and should be written as "chalchihuitl" being its meaning:
chalchiuhuitl = Chalchihuitluno of materials more precious for the Mesoamerican cultures, along with quetzal feathers and turquoises, was undoubtedly the precious Green stone known to the Aztecs as " chalchihuitl ". Its importance was mainly due to the religious symbolism that revolved around this material, and also important economic, political and social aspects that rose to the rank of exclusive luxury of gods, Kings and nobles.

  










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