Double-headed serpent facts for kids
The Double-headed serpent is a special sculpture made by the Aztecs a long time ago, around the 15th or 16th century. Today, you can see this amazing artwork at the British Museum in London.
What it Looks Like
The Double-headed serpent is quite unique! It looks like two wavy snakes joined together, with each one acting as the other's tail. Both snake heads have a single hole for an eye and a mouth full of white fangs.
This incredible sculpture is made from tiny pieces of bright blue-green stone called turquoise. These chips are carefully placed onto a wooden base. Turquoise was a very important and valuable stone to the Aztecs. They used it for special artworks and jewelry, believing it had spiritual meaning.
The Aztecs and Serpents
The Aztecs were a powerful civilization that lived in what is now Mexico many centuries ago. They were skilled artists and builders. Snakes, especially feathered serpents, were very important symbols in their culture and religion. They often represented gods, creation, and nature's power. The Double-headed serpent might have been used in important ceremonies or worn as a special chest ornament by a priest or ruler. It shows how much the Aztecs valued beauty and their connection to the natural world.
Images for kids
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A close-up view of one of the serpent's heads
See also
In Spanish: Serpiente bicéfala para niños
