In digging up ancient Aztec graves dating from the years 1250 to 1521 AD, archaeologists have found many examples of small whistles made of clay and formed into the shape of a skull. These ...

Imagine an object so terrifying that its mere sound could make your blood run cold. Scientists say that's exactly what an ...

A turquoise-encrusted mask of Xiuhtecuhtli, Aztec fire god, symbolises renewal and is showcased at the British Museum.

Credit: Sascha Frühholz, UZH The Aztec death whistle’s scream-like sound evokes fear and symbolizes mythological deities, linking modern and ancient audiences. Its unique design creates haunting ...

Psychoacoustic and Archeoacoustic nature of ancient Aztec skull whistles. Communications Psychology , 2024; 2 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s44271-024-00157-7 Cite This Page : ...

The mysterious ancient Aztec “death whistles” have a strange effect on the listener. Photo of skull-shaped death whistle. Credit: Jennysnest Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 The eerie, terrifying effect ...

Swiss and Norwegian neuroscientists have discovered that the ancient Aztec death whistle — often credited with emitting the scariest sound on earth — still terrifies people today due to a ...

Many ancient cultures used musical instruments in ritual ceremonies. Ancient Aztec communities from the pre-Columbian period of Mesoamerica had a rich mythological codex that was also part of ...