by Experts have recreated the terrifying sound of the Aztec Death Whistle - using a 3D printer.
The whistle's design is based on the skull-shaped originals found in Mexico in the 1990s.
Historically, this whistle might have been used by Aztecs in ceremonies honoring the wind god, Ehecatl, before their sacrifice, but its distinctive and terrifying sound was also weapon of psychological warfare.
The original whistle's discovery in 1999 was initially categorized as a toy, but its chilling sound resembling a human scream was later revealed.
While the whistle's exact purpose remains uncertain, some believe it aided souls in transitioning to the afterlife post-sacrifice.
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The whistle's design is based on the skull-shaped originals found in Mexico in the 1990s.
Historically, this whistle might have been used by Aztecs in ceremonies honoring the wind god, Ehecatl, before their sacrifice, but its distinctive and terrifying sound was also weapon of psychological warfare.
The original whistle's discovery in 1999 was initially categorized as a toy, but its chilling sound resembling a human scream was later revealed.
While the whistle's exact purpose remains uncertain, some believe it aided souls in transitioning to the afterlife post-sacrifice.
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