Sahagún's works

Fray Bernardino de Sahagún was a Spanish friar and scholar who studied and documented the Aztec civilization in the 16th century. His most famous work, the "Florentine Codex," is an extensive ethnographic record that includes descriptions of Aztec history, religion, culture, language, and daily life. Using interviews, recordings, and translations, Sahagún aimed to preserve indigenous knowledge and perspectives during a time of colonization. His meticulous efforts provide one of the most comprehensive archives on pre-Columbian Mexico, blending European scholarly methods with respect for Aztec traditions.