The warriors were often dressed as the animal they took their name from, such as eagles and jaguars.
Battles usually started at dawn. The signal to attack was given by musical instruments such as drums and the conch shell trumpet.
The Maya and Aztec belonged to the Stone Age, so their weapons were made of wood tipped with sharp flints. They did not have guns or even steel swords. Their main weapon was a spear-thrower.
