Aztec culture used two types of drums for important events: the teponaztli, a sacred instrument that spoke with the gods, and the huehuetl war drum.
Card Text
(8) Teponaztli
Aztec • Special • Item (1 Hand)
Amoixnahuamiquitlalhuacuicatl: If you are not a Fire or Metal warrior, damage from attacks cannot be reduced.
Teoyohtica: You may use another Special card in this game.
Made from the hollowed section of a hardwood tree, the Aztec war drum bore carvings of mystical symbols and was respected as a spiritual being exiled to earth.
Illus.: Alan Pollack • Set 5 • 15/100
Warrior Pack
Teponaztli comes with the Itzcóatl warrior pack.
History in Brief
Aztec Drums
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Trivia
- Teponaztli refers to the horizontal drums used for ceremonies, and played using mallets. The picture and flavor text seem to refer to the huehuetl, the vertical war drums that were played by hand or mallet.
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