POV: You Must Capture Enemies Alive to Become an Aztec Eagle Warrior

You are 20 years old, a commoner, and there is only one way to rise in society: capture enemies alive in battle. Your future depends on what you bring back. This video explains how promotion worked according to the captives you took, the flower wars, and the ceremonial equipment of the elite warriors. It sticks to what is known about Mexica military society. The ending takes you to Tenochtitlan and the clash with the Spanish. Subscribe for more POV episodes through history, told in stickman animation. #Aztec #EagleWarrior #Tenochtitlan #Mexica #POV