New Fire ceremony en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) An Aztec ceremony performed once every 52 years, intended to stave off the end of the world. It involved putting out all existing fires, then starting a fire containing the heart of a human sacrifice, and transporting that fire around the city.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fire ceremonies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |