Aztec Eagle & Jaguar Warriors: Promoted By Capturing Enemies for Sacrifice | Elite Mesoamerican Warriors AZTEC WARRIORS EARNED PROMOTIONS BY CAPTURING ENEMIES FOR SACRIFICE 15th-century Aztec Empire. You’re a warrior wanting to rank up. In most armies, you kill enemies and get promoted. For the Aztecs? Completely different. The Promotion System You had to capture enemies. Alive. Why? For religious sacrifice. The rule was simple: Capture 4 enemies in separate battles Present them to authorities w

"Danza de los Voladores," which translates to "Dance of the Flyers" in Spanish; it's also sometimes referred to as the "Papantla Flyers" dance as it is particularly associated with the town of Papantla, Mexico. | Aztec Nation