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The Death Whistle: Recreating the Terrifying Sound of the Aztec Tribe

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Scientists recreate relics Aztec tribe which is known as the death whistle. This whistle has an unusual and very scary sound.

This whistle is called the death whistle because it makes a terrible sound. Instead of sounding like someone whistling, it actually resembled the sound of someone screaming in fear.

“The sound produced by a death whistle will naturally strike fear in your heart,” said presenter James J. Orgill in a video uploaded by Action Lab.

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Launch New York Post, Wednesday (4/10/2023), Orgill in his video made this terrible sound. Then he explained that it was not a human scream. Instead it was issued by a replica of a skull-shaped artifact found in Mexico City in 1999 by archaeologists.

It was reported that the device was found in the hand of a headless skeleton in a temple dedicated to the wind god Ehecatl. This place was one of the many places where the Aztecs carried out human sacrifices.

At the initial discovery, the thing was thought to be just a toy. It wasn’t until 15 years later that the thing was known to make such a terrifying sound. Aztec tribe was able to create this terrifying sound by imitating the sound of death that comes from the human larynx.

When the user blows this musical instrument, the wind will be divided into two. That causes the sound waves to oscillate or bounce around the large room, before exiting through the second hole.

Although the purpose of this musical instrument is still unknown, experts have several theories regarding this. Some people believe that these flutes were used to frighten enemies in battle. There are also those who believe that this whistle was a defensive amulet used to ward off evil spirits during the sacrificial victim’s journey to the afterlife.

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Recently, US technology company HeyGears revived the terrifying symphony of screams. Replica items are made from various materials, including resin to carbon fiber.

This time, duplicates of these unique historical objects can be found on online platforms such as Amazon.

Aztec tribe believed to be a nomadic tribe originating from Aztlan, Northern Mexico. They are thought to have lived in the 14th to 16th centuries.

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2023-10-03 22:05:11
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