Ollin is like a Greek myth wrapped in colorful Aztec garb. Packed with omens, an operatic opening, spoken-word poetry, dance and visual art, this interpretive retelling of the conquest of Mexico by ...

Plus, what each of these unique names means.

Cemanahuac : the land surrounded by water -- The worldview of balance : the cosmic tree and the four quarters -- Mountains of water : Tenochtitlan and Aztec communities -- Education and the Aztec life ...

Part I. Setting the Stage. 1. Discovering, uncovering, and interpreting the Aztec world ; 2. The Aztecs as Mesoamericans -- Part II. Aztec Society and Culture. 3 ...

One of the great comeback stories in dance – with one of the longest histories – can be found right here in the Bay Area, in San Jose. On culturally significant days of the year, performers from ...