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Pre-Columbian Mesoamericans' use of obsidian was extensive and sophisticated; including carved and worked obsidian for tools and decorative objects. Mesoamericans also made a type of sword with obsidian blades mounted in a wooden body. Called a ''macuahuitl'', the weapon could inflict terrible injuries, combining the sharp cutting edge of an obsidian blade with the ragged cut of a serrated weapon. The pole arm version of this weapon was called ''tepoztopilli''. | Pre-Columbian Mesoamericans' use of obsidian was extensive and sophisticated; including carved and worked obsidian for tools and decorative objects. Mesoamericans also made a type of sword with obsidian blades mounted in a wooden body. Called a ''macuahuitl'', the weapon could inflict terrible injuries, combining the sharp cutting edge of an obsidian blade with the ragged cut of a serrated weapon. The pole arm version of this weapon was called ''tepoztopilli''. | ||
Obsidian mirrors were used by some Aztec priests for [[scrying]], to conjure visions and give [[divination]]s. They were connected with [[Tezcatlipoca]], god of obsidian and [[sorcery]], whose name can be translated from the Nahuatl language as 'Smoking Mirror’. | Obsidian mirrors were used by some Aztec priests for [[scrying]], to conjure visions and give [[divination]]s. They were connected with [[Tezcatlipoca]], god of obsidian and [[ritual magic|sorcery]], whose name can be translated from the Nahuatl language as 'Smoking Mirror’. | ||
[[Category:Gemstones]] | [[Category:Gemstones]] | ||