zompantli

Noun masculine C1 #23376 most common

Translations

  1. skull rack

A structure used by some Mesoamerican cultures to display the skulls of sacrificial victims.

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Example Sentences

El zompantli que se encontró en el antiguo templo era un recordatorio escalofriante de las costumbres de esa civilización.

The skull rack found in the ancient temple was a chilling reminder of that civilization's customs.

El zompantli de la antigua civilización mexica era un recordatorio escalofriante de las creencias sobre la vida y la muerte.

The skull rack of the ancient Mexica civilization was a chilling reminder of beliefs about life and death.