Human sacrifice, militarism, and rulership : materialization of state ideology at the Feathered Serpent Pyramid, Teotihuacan

1. Introduction: cognition of state symbols and polity 2. Background: data and ideation 3. The Ciudadela and the city layout 4. Architecture and sculpture 5. Burials 6. Offerings 7. Overview: sacrificial and elite burials 8. Conclusion: Feathered Serpent Pyramid as symbol of sacrifice, militarism, and rulership.