Nahui Ollin

Nahui Ollin symbol with an eye (ixtli) in the center. A solar ray and a precious stone (chalchihuitl) emanate from the eye, Codex Borbonicus (1519–1521)[1]

Nahui Ollin is a concept in Aztec/Mexica cosmology with a variety of meanings. Nahui translates to "four" and Ollin translates to "movement" or "motion." Ollin was primarily portrayed in Aztec codices as two interlaced lines which are each portrayed with two central ends. Nahui Ollin has been used as an educational framework, particularly in social justice and ethnic studies institutions.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b Aguilar-Moreno, Manuel (2007). Handbook to Life in the Aztec World. Oxford University Press. p. 208.
  2. ^ Sean Arce, Martín (2016). "Xicana/o Indigenous Epistemologies: Toward a Decolonizing and Liberatory Education for Xicana/o Youth". In Ratcliff, Anthony J.; Sandoval, Denise M.; Marín, James R.; Lachica Buenavista, Tracy (eds.). "White" Washing American Education: The New Culture Wars in Ethnic Studies. ABC-CLIO. pp. 31–36. ISBN 9781440832567.