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n during the sixteenth century Spanish conquest, likely at the peak of the Macuahuitl’s popularity. Unfortunately, the last authentic Aztec Macuahuitl was destroyed in a fire in Madrid in 1884. Little is known about this weapon other than what can be inferred by drawings or records by Spanish conquistadors.The Macuahuitl was often used in combat with a chimalli, or round shield, a tlauitolli, or bow, and the atlatl, or spear thrower. Though it is sometimes called a sword, it is not a true sword [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and there is no European equivalent for this weapon.This weapon could be made in both one-handed and two-handed forms. It measured three to four feet long, and was only about three inches wide. A groove along each edge allowed the insertion of sharp-edged pieces of obsidian or [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], less frequently, flint. These pieces would then be held securely in the groove using some sort of natural adhesive.Though the Machuahuitl’s wooden “blade” itself was not sharp enough to inflict any damage, the rows of obsidian blades could cause serious lacerations. According to some accounts, it was sharp enough to decapitate a man, and possibly even a horse. The Macuahuitl was used not only in battle [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but also in sacrifices to the gods.In some cases, the rows of obsidia