Toltec lineage in the formation of the mesoamerican Postclassic States.

Abstract

During the last years of the 20th century and during the 21st century, mesoamerican studies show great interest in analyzing the power structures in Mesoamerica as well as their changes during the Preclassic, Classic and Postclassic periods, emphasizing the militarist character that the States had, since Classic period, the means by which indigenous peoples legitimized their power and conquests, the fundamental role played by religion, the deification of rulers and the Feathered Serpent. Starting from the analysis of documents and archaeological testimonies, the present text postulates the importance that the Toltec lineage had for the natives from Center of Mesoamerica for the creation of a militaristic and expansionist state during the Postclassic.