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CHAPTER VII

CHANTICO.

TEMPLE

Sahagun states9 that the tzommolco was the temple of Xiuhtecutli. At the foot of the steps of this temple was a terrace to which several steps gave access, and upon this certain female slaves were occasionally sacrificed.

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