teocalli (Meaning)
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teocalli (n.)
Literally, God's house; a temple, usually of pyramidal form, such as were built by the aborigines of Mexico, Yucatan, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of teocalli
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teocalli Sentence Examples
- The imposing teocalli stood as a symbol of Aztec religious power.
- The steep steps of the teocalli led to a small sanctuary at its summit.
- Inside the teocalli, priests performed sacred rituals and offered sacrifices to the gods.
- The Great Teocalli of Tenochtitlan was the largest and most impressive structure of its kind in Mesoamerica.
- The teocalli was the heart of Aztec religious and political life.
- At the base of the teocalli, warriors trained for battle and athletes competed in ritual games.
- The teocalli was a testament to the architectural skills of the Aztec civilization.
- The ruins of countless teocallis can still be found scattered throughout Mesoamerica.
- The teocalli of Teotihuacan was one of the largest and oldest in the region.
- The construction of a teocalli was a major undertaking that required the cooperation of an entire community.
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Literally, God's house; a temple, usually of pyramidal form, such as were built by the aborigines of Mexico, Yucatan, etc.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The imposing teocalli stood as a symbol of Aztec religious power.
The steep steps of the teocalli led to a small sanctuary at its summit.
Inside the teocalli, priests performed sacred rituals and offered sacrifices to the gods.
The Great Teocalli of Tenochtitlan was the largest and most impressive structure of its kind in Mesoamerica.
