The Quetzalcoatl was counted as one of the most important Aztec gods. The Quetzalcoatl is known as the Aztec god of sun, wind, air, and learning. The name “Quetzalcoatl” means “feathered serpent” or “plumed serpent”. This is the Nahuatl name for “The Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture.” He is the son of the god Ometeotl, and the brother to Tezcatlipoca, Huitzilopochtli, and Xipe Totec. However, the Quetzalcoatls’ brother, Tezcatlipoca had expelled him from Tula, which is a Mesoamerica archeological site, by performing black magic. Quetzalcoatl then went down to the coast of the “divine water” or the Atlantic Ocean and emerged himself as the planet, Venus. - Mya Martinez

Huitzilopochtli is one of the most important gods of Aztec Culture, he is the sun god and god of war. His name means "Hummingbird of the left" so accordingly he had to do with hummingbirds. The Aztecs believed that any warriors to die would reincarnate as hummingbirds, accompanying other warriors that were alive and wishing them well. Huitzilopochtli was said to wear feathers and a hummingbird helmet, he carried with him a shield and weapon described as a turquoise snake. Along with his menacing appearance, he also sometimes appeared as an eagle. The Aztecs believed that he would feast on human blood and hearts so there was a great amount of sacrifice coming from the Aztecs. They would usually sacrifice many people in special ceremonies, consisting of mostly prisoners and slaves. The bodies of these people would be cut open, and their hearts and blood would be given to this god. - Mariana Ramos