Café con Nawatl

In this episode we talk traditional concepts of fatherhood, and how to say "father" in Nawatl!

The Makwawitl (Macuahuitl, or Macana) is a traditional Mesoamerican weapon. In this episode, we investigate what might possibly be the ONLY surviving photograph of an actual Makwawitl! Your support helps keep this content completely independent, so please consider becoming a member of the Chimalli Institute of Mesoamerican Arts! https://www.patreon.com/hcarchy Website: https://chimalli.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChimalliInstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chimalli_institute/

In this episode, we talk about the Makwawitl, a traditional Mesoamerican weapon.  Also known as a "Macana," the Makwawitl is a striking device made out of oak, with small obsidian blades embedded along the edges. But what does its name mean? How was it used? And why are there no surviving examples of this amazing weapon?Your support helps keep this content completely independent, so please consider becoming a member of the Chimalli Institute of Mesoamerican Arts! https://www.patreon.com/hcarchy Website: https://chimalli.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChimalliInstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chimalli_institute/

Episode 4: This episode of Café con Nawatl was originally recorded last Mother's Day. In this episode, we show some love to all of our mamas! Your support helps keep this content completely independent, so please consider becoming a member of the Chimalli Institute of Mesoamerican Arts! https://www.patreon.com/hcarchy Website: https://chimalli.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChimalliInstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chimalli_institute/

Episode 3: In this episode, I talk about jicaras, pulque, and drunken bunnies! Your support helps keep this content completely independent, so please consider becoming a member of the Chimalli Institute of Mesoamerican Arts! https://www.patreon.com/hcarchy Website: https://chimalli.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChimalliInstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chimalli_institute/

In this episode, we talk about the molcajete and cover some basics of Nawatl grammar!Your support helps keep this content completely independent, so please consider becoming a member of the Chimalli Institute of Mesoamerican Arts! https://www.patreon.com/hcarchy Website: https://chimalli.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChimalliInstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chimalli_institute/

The metate is a mainstay in any Mesoamerican household! In this episode we talk about the metate, what it's actual name is, and how to pronounce it! Your support helps keep this content completely independent, so please consider becoming a member of the Chimalli Institute of Mesoamerican Arts! https://www.patreon.com/hcarchy Website: https://chimalli.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChimalliInstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chimalli_institute/

In this episode we talk traditional concepts of fatherhood, and how to say "father" in Nawatl!