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Camilla Townsend delves into the stories, myths and legends of the Aztec people <\/p>

By Emily Briffett\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 at 06:00 AM<\/p>

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Were the Aztecs really obsessed with death and sacrifice? Did they have a pantheon of deities similar to the ancient Greeks or Romans? And how did a magical gem change the fortune of the Aztec people? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Camilla Townsend delves into their myths, legends and folklore to reveal a society bursting with life and colour.<\/p>\n

Camilla Townsend is the author of The Aztec Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Stories and Legends<\/em> (Thames and Hudson).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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