Huey Tlatoani

"Huey Tlatoani" was the title given to the supreme ruler or king of the Aztec Empire. "Huey" means "great" or "prime," and "Tlatoani" translates to "speaker" or "ruler." Together, it signified the political and spiritual leader who commanded military, governance, and religious duties. The Huey Tlatoani held significant authority and was considered both a political figure and a divine representative. The most famous was Montezuma II, who ruled during the early 16th century. This role was central to Aztec society, symbolizing the unity of leadership, religion, and statecraft.