Tlaltecuhtli was an important goddess in the mythology of the Aztecs, a civilization that flourished in Mesoamerica from the 14th to the 16th centuries. This potent deity was revered as the personification of the earth and its many fertile aspects, including mountains, valleys, and caves. According to Aztec mythology, Tlaltecuhtli was the primal creator of…

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Mayahuel is an essential goddess in Aztec mythology, revered for her association with the maguey plant and its various uses, including the production of pulque, a fermented beverage. Mayahuel is often depicted with a skirt made of maguey leaves and carrying a basket filled with the plant. She is also sometimes shown holding a pot…

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Mictēcacihuātl means “woman of the dead” in the ancient civilization of central Mexico, the Aztecs. Mictecacihuatl and her husband Miclantecuhtl presided over the realm of Mictlan, the underworld’s lowest level, as co-rulers. Mictecacihuatl is tasked in mythology with watching after the graves of the deceased and presiding over funeral celebrations. The current Day of the…

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