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Those Crazy Aztecs

The Aztecs had some interesting (and unpronounceable) names for their gods. Here’s a small sampling:

  • Chalchitlicue was the goddess of all waters on earth, but especially associated with running water.
  • Xochiquetzal was goddess of flowers, dance, and love.
  • Coyolxauhqui was the moon goddess and a powerful magician.
  • Huitzilopochtli was the war-lord god of the south, and it was to him that Aztecs would sacrifice prisoners.
  • Itzpapalotl was goddess of agriculture, famine, and death. Very cheery.
  • Mictlantecuhtli was the Queen of the Underworld, and presided over the bones and day of the dead. Some disgruntled priests say she is still worshiped under the new name Santa Muerte.

(Source: factmonster.com)

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    Michtlantechiduatl
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    worded in a really gross way.
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    me they are not that crazy, every civilization has had...God(s) other gods i would not...
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