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== Appearance ==
== Appearance ==
The ''Double-headed serpent'' looks like two wavy [[Snake|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.
The ''Double-headed serpent'' looks like two wavy [[Snake|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.


[[Category:Aztec]]
[[Category:Aztec]]

Latest revision as of 09:35, 18 October 2021

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

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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.