Ziad Shihab

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The Aztec Calendar Wheel and the Philosophy of Time

The Aztec or Mexica calendar wheels have been a source of fascination for centuries.  It was not just a way to keep time - it was a complete philosophy of time in which every day had a religious significance. They also believed that time went in cycles - ultimately in the repeated destruction and recreation of the world. The universe was viewed as a very delicate equilibrium in constant danger of being disrupted by shifting powers of the gods and of the elemental forces in their lives. This v...