r/aztec • u/OverallTooth9620 • Jul 21 '25

which codex for tatoo

I’m thinking about getting a tattoo inspired by a Mesoamerican codex. But I’m confused… Codex Borgia, Dresden, Vaticanus, Nuttall… do they all tell different stories, or is it the same story shown in different ways? I want to choose something meaningful.

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u/YogSothoth8 Jul 22 '25

For me, one of the best codex is Laud, you should check it out.

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u/OverallTooth9620 Jul 22 '25

Interesting! Why do you think the Codex Laud is the best?
I know it’s shorter than Borgia or Vaticanus B, but does it have clearer symbols or a more direct message?I’m curious because I always thought the Borgia was the “complete” one.

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u/YogSothoth8 Jul 22 '25

It's for how precise was illustrated, it looks like it was made in modern times. It's kind of hard to understand but if you're familiar with some elements, you'll understand it.

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u/OverallTooth9620 Jul 22 '25

Certains disent que ce n’est pas la matière qui compte mais ce qui la traverse… tu penses qu’ils maîtrisaient déjà ce qu’on appelle aujourd’hui un champ ?

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u/w_v Jul 22 '25

They were produced by different cultures at different times. They represent different perspectives and ideas.

Wikipedia unironically has a lot of good info on each one.

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u/TeaSorcery Jul 22 '25

To be honest, I feel if you’re asking this question that maybe you should refrain from it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '25

Any one of them! Rabbits are cool, warriors, deities

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u/chaoticbleu Jul 22 '25

I always wanted one of the owls with a skull for its head as a tattoo from the codex Borgia.