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Plants of the Gods: S6E1. Food of the Gods: The Ethnobotany of Chocolate
Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation podcast
The Historical Significance of Cacao in Aztec Culture
This chapter explores the historical relationship between the Aztecs and the Spaniards through the lens of cacao, highlighting its role in Aztec culture as a symbol of wealth and power, and its use in religious and social contexts. It also touches on the differences between Aztec and Mayan cacao production and the wider international trade in this prized commodity.
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