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Chalchiuhtlicue, which means “She Who Wears a Jade Skirt,” was the Aztec goddess of rivers, lakes, and freshwater. She was also associated with infants and children. Naming rituals presided ...

She played a vital role in Aztec rituals and ceremonies related to planting. Farmers and young mothers worshipped her, seeking her blessings for bountiful crops and healthy children. The mother of ...

This latest find was made on the east side of Huey Tzompantli — the main trophy room of sacrificed men, women, and children. According to Phys, the macabre Aztec hoard now totals 603 human skulls.