Ancient Nahuatl Poetry

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The passionate love with which the Nahuas cultivated song, music and the dance is a subject of frequent comment by the historians of Mexico. These arts are invariably mentioned as prominent features of the aboriginal civilization no pub lic ceremony was complete without them; they were indis pensable in the religious services held in the temples; through their assistance the sacred and historical traditions were pre served; and the entertainments Of individuals received their chief lustre and charm from their association with these arts.