The gods of the Aztecs
The Aztecs worshipped a vast family of gods, and this puzzle gathers many of them. You'll be finding the FEATHERED serpent QUETZALCOATL, his rival TEZCATLIPOCA, the rain god TLALOC, the sun god TONATIUH, and the earth goddess COATLICUE.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the legends, no two Aztec mythology word searches are the same. One round a backwards QUETZALCOATL hides in a corner; the next a diagonal TEZCATLIPOCA appears across the middle. (These long names are a fun final challenge to track down.)
Creation, the sun and the underworld
Aztec myth explained the world and the heavens, and the words are here. The story of CREATION begins with the dual god OMETEOTL and the sea-monster CIPACTLI, and the Aztecs believed the SUNSTONE marked the ages of the world. The maize gods CENTEOTL and the goddess MAYAHUEL fed the people, while the dog-god XOLOTL guided the dead to MICTLAN, the UNDERWORLD. You'll also meet the flower-prince XOCHIPILLI, the hunt god MIXCOATL, the goddess CHANTICO, the healer PATECATL and the obsidian knife ITZTLI — all part of beliefs that, sadly, sometimes involved human SACRIFICE. Many of their names come from the NAHUATL language.
It's a great fit for a mythology or history topic. Tracking down Q-U-E-T-Z-A-L-C-O-A-T-L turns spelling practice into an Aztec legend.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole grid at once.
Print an Aztec mythology word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Aztec mythology puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a mythology or history topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What's in the Aztec mythology word search?
The gods and legends of the Aztecs — the feathered serpent Quetzalcoatl, Tezcatlipoca, the rain god Tlaloc and sun god Tonatiuh, the earth goddess Coatlicue, the underworld Mictlan and its guide Xolotl, and the story of creation. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Aztec mythology word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, though some of the Nahuatl names are long — a fun challenge for older students.