Who is the Aztec god TLALOC? | A Tlaloc Vessel from the Templo Mayor

Who is the deity Tlaloc in Mesoamerica? What role does this divine being play in the Aztec pantheon? This video answers these questions by looking at a vessel showing the rain god Tlaloc in the Templo Mayor site museum in Mexico City. Its unmistakable turquoise color, called Maya Blue, is eye-catching and connects to the important role that Tlaloc played in Aztec religion. This video describes who Tlaloc was and what this deity symbolized for the Aztecs or Mexica in Mesoamerica. *Learn more about the Mexica (Aztecs) with our short introduction to the Aztecs textbook chapter! Includes discussion questions, a quiz, and more.* https://www.artsq.org/store/p/aztecs-... *Learn more about Aztec deities and mythology—like how to identify different gods and goddesses!* https://www.artsq.org/store/p/aztecs-... Speaker: Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank CHAPTERS 0:00 Who is Tlaloc and what role does he play in the Aztec pantheon? 0:27 Tlaloc’s blue color and features 0:45 Rain, caves, and the Templo Mayor Check out our entire glossary of art history: https://www.artsq.org/about-key-terms... Looking for readings, activities, and more to deepen your understanding of the Aztecs and Mesoamerica? Check out our resources: https://www.artsq.org/store/mesoamerica ---------------------------- WANT TO LEARN MORE? HAVE A QUESTION? http://artsq.org/ INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING OUR WORK? Become a patron to help us create materials for our channel! Patreon—  / artsq   JOIN OUR COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL Instagram—  / artsq_official   Facebook—  / artsqofficial   #aztec #ArtHistory #mesoamerica #Glossary #Archaeology #SocialStudies #rain #Vocabulary #aztecs #art #tlaloc #educationalvideo #symbolism #mexico #mexicocity