AZTEC SYMBOLS AND AMERICAN SYMBOLISM

How many Aztec symbols can you find in the designs shown here? Many early American symbols lie hidden within the colorful patterns of these official state seals.


The Aztecs were a Native American people also known as the Mexicas. Their civilization thrived from the 1300's to the 1500's in what is now Central Mexico.

Ancient relics and artifacts from these people have been found as far north as Arizona and New Mexico, in what is now the United States of America. 

Standard Aztec design included symbols like an eagle swooping down upon its prey, feathered head-dresses, costumed dancers, and weapons of war.

Other symbols can be found on the Aztec monthly calendar, which contains twenty days. The symbols representing these 20 days are

  1. Snake
  2. Lizard
  3. House
  4. Wind
  5. Crocodile
  6. Flower
  7. Rain
  8. Flint
  9. Movement
  10. Vulture
  11. Eagle
  12. Jaguar
  13. Cane
  14. Herb
  15. Monkey
  16. Hairless Dog
  17. Water
  18. Rabbit
  19. Deer
  20. Skull


A state seal is an official emblem whose features are supposed to symbolize the state it represents. Alabama's seal, for instance, has a map showing the state's many rivers.

Shown above is the official seal of the United States of America.

To see more Aztec designs, Native American symbols, state seals, and other cool designs, visit any of the links shown below. 


State Seals: Alabama to Kentucky

ALABAMA

Alabama's state seal design was adopted in 1939.

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ALASKA

This design was adopted in 1910.

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ARIZONA

The most current design was adopted in 1912.

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ARKANSAS

Current design adopted in 1864.


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CALIFORNIA

State seal was redesigned in 1937.


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COLORADO

The Colorado State Seal design was approved on March 15, 1877. The Colorado Secretary of State is the only person authorized to affix the Great Seal of Colorado to any official document.


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CONNECTICUT

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DELAWARE

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FLORIDA

In 1868 it was decided by the state Legislature that the Florida state seal had to be exactly the size of an American silver dollar, and must contain images of sun's rays, a cocoa tree, a steamboat, and a female Indian scattering flowers. 


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GEORGIA

The state seal of Georgia is an austere looking design.

It features a man standing guard for justice against a background of the sun's rays.


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HAWAII

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IDAHO

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ILLINOIS

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INDIANA

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IOWA

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KANSAS

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KENTUCKY

Aztec Symbols and related links



Hit this link for a collection of genuine AZTEC SYMBOLS, as they appear on tattoos, illustrations, and vintage artworks. 

Go here to access the MAIN U.S. SYMBOLS PAGE.