Flyers of Papantla
Greetings, travelers of Mictlan. It is with much pleasure that we present you this concept art, where you can see various reinterpretations of the Flyers of Papantla.
The Ritual of the Flyers, practiced in pre-Columbian times as a fertility ritual, was particularly important for the Aztecs. In this ritual the flyers danced in the air around a human sacrifice, a victim whose blood, when reaching the ground, assured a bountiful harvest.
While the fliers in bigger cities would have more ostentatious clothes, in this reinterpretation we can see them with simpler and more humble clothes, as they’re represented in the Codex Porfirio Díaz.
Which design do you like the most? Tell us in the comments!
Legends, myths, facts, history: Mictlan has it all! We're aiming at including in our game the most incredible stories, and we will continue updating you with news, concept arts, sneak&peeks of our creative process, so make sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay updated!
The Ritual of the Flyers, practiced in pre-Columbian times as a fertility ritual, was particularly important for the Aztecs. In this ritual the flyers danced in the air around a human sacrifice, a victim whose blood, when reaching the ground, assured a bountiful harvest.
While the fliers in bigger cities would have more ostentatious clothes, in this reinterpretation we can see them with simpler and more humble clothes, as they’re represented in the Codex Porfirio Díaz.
Which design do you like the most? Tell us in the comments!
Legends, myths, facts, history: Mictlan has it all! We're aiming at including in our game the most incredible stories, and we will continue updating you with news, concept arts, sneak&peeks of our creative process, so make sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay updated!