The Macuahuitl: An Aztec Warrior’s Terrifying Sword
Imagine a warrior, clad in vibrant plumage and intricate armor, hefting a weapon that gleams with an unnatural sharpness. This is no ordinary sword; it is the macuahuitl, a fearsome testament to Mesoamerican ingenuity and the brutal realities of Aztec warfare. Its name, derived from the Nahuatl words ‘mācuah’ (hand) and ‘uitztli’ (thorn), literally means … Read more