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Double-headed serpent facts for kids

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Double headed turquoise serpentAztecbritish museum
Photo of artefact at the British Museum

The Double-headed serpent is a sculpture made by the Aztecs in the 15th or 16th century. It can be found in the British Museum.

Appearance

The Double-headed serpent looks like two wavy snakes acting as the other's tail. Both of the snakes' faces have one hole for an eye and a mouth filled with white fangs. It is made of turquoise chips of stone and has a wooden block for its base.

Images for kids

  • Double Headed Serpent Aztec BM

    Detail of one of the serpent's heads

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Serpiente bicéfala para niños

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