CHAPTER V

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THE PRIVILEGED CLASSES AMONG THE NAHUAS.

Titles of the Nobility and Gentry -- The Power of the Nobles -- The Aristocracy of Tezcuco -- The Policy of King Techotlalatzin -- Privileges of the Nobles -- Montezuma's Policy -- Rivalry between Nobles and Commons -- The Knightly Order of Tecuhtli -- Ceremony of Initiation -- Origin of the Order -- The Nahua Priesthood -- The Priests of Mexico -- Dedication of Children -- Priestesses -- Priesthood of Miztecapan -- The Pontiff of Yopaa -- Tradition of Wixipecocha -- The Cave of Yopaa -- The Zapotec Priests -- Toltec Priests -- Totonac Priests -- Priests of Michoacan, Puebla, and Tlascala 186

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