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Aztec Jaguar

Aztec Jaguar . By: Carter Sotkiewicz. The Aztec Jaguar. Weapons . Armor.

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Aztec Jaguar

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  1. Aztec Jaguar By: Carter Sotkiewicz

  2. The Aztec Jaguar

  3. Weapons

  4. Armor • The Aztec Jaguars wore a breastplate made from quilted cotton several fingers thick. It was highly suitable for Aztec warfare because it was strong enough to deflect the light projectiles the Aztecs frequently encountered without being excessively heavy in the tropical climate of Central America. The Jaguars also carried a round animal-hide shield decorated with feathers.

  5. Aztec shield

  6. About the Aztec Jaguar • Jaguars were an elite military order in Aztec society. The life of Aztec warriors was one of constant battle, as the primary purpose of this continual warfare was to take prisoners to be sacrificed to the gods. • At age 17, young Aztec men became warriors and entered formal military training. To achieve adult status, a boy had to capture his first prisoner. After capturing four enemies, he was eligible to become a Jaguar. The Jaguars, along with the similar Eagle warriors, were the only elite military unit that did not restrict membership to solely the nobility, as commoners who had proven themselves in battle were also permitted.

  7. Bibliography • Special thanks to • Google images • Spike.com • Google • Deadliest Warrior

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