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Cortés and his crew were mistaken for gods, fitting snugly into a prophecy foretelling the return of the feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl. The then Aztec emperor, Montezuma II, met them with awe, not aware that these "gods" would bring about the downfall of his empire. Greeting Cortés with gifts of gold only fueled their greed, sparking a brutal conquest that lasted over two years. Here was a deadly game of numbers - a few hundred conquistadors against an Aztec empire of millions. But the Spaniards had two invisible allies: superior weapons and smallpox. As the prophecy crumbled, so did the Aztecs. Their warriors, despite their vast numbers, fell before Spanish cannons and the onslaught of disease. From the ashes of the ravaged empire, New Spain was born, marking the end of the Aztec civilization.(Connect to this blog)

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Did you know? Obsidian is considered the stone of the Mayan and Aztecs. The volcanic rock was so abondant in the region that they used it for pretty much everything from utensils, to jewellery to weapons and therefore never really developed metallurgy. Obsidian had more value than Gold.

The Enigmatic Tales & Symbolism Of Obsidian

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When the Spaniards set foot for the first time in the Mayan lands, they were fascinated by this ancient civilization, which seemed so superior in their crafts and sciences such as astrology and physics despite having been unknown to outside world and existing in seclusion. Central to Mayan technology was the profound use of a special stone, known as Obsidian.

Mexica and Totonac leaders meet to talk politics and trade.

Obsidian is an igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling and hardening of the volcanic lava. The volcanic glass stone was used in trading by Mayan merchants, dating as far back as 100 years BC. Given the abundance of obsidian found in the area and its high value, it was considered most precious, whereas interestingly, precious metals known to us, such as gold, never played a key role in the Mayan society.

Ceremonial Aztec knife made of flaked obsidian.

The Obsidian can produce rock fragments with very sharp edges. In fact, it is so sharp that it is still used in surgical tools today. In ancient Mexican culture this stone was called Itzli, literally the god of stone, as it was used to make weapons for war as well as cutting tools for everyday use.

Itzpapalotl Obsidian Butterfly Goddess Of The Stars

The precious stone further played a central role in jewelry and ritual items. Still today, it is widely believed that the Obsidian is a protective stone that shields against negative energy. Given its sharpness, the stone is considered to pierce into darkness to reveal the truth itself.

For MYKU, we chose the most charismatic pieces that deserved to be showcased in our timepieces. Requiring the sharpest precision of the most skilled craftsmen to reveal the stone’s striking sheen, the final product is an elegant and enigmatic timepiece, making it the  perfect gift for the special one.