Mictlāntēcutli or Mictlantecuhtli (Nahuatl pronunciation: [mik.t͡ɬaːn.ˈteːkʷ.t͡ɬi], meaning "Lord of Mictlan"), in Aztec mythology, is a god of the dead and the king of Mictlan (Chicunauhmictlan), the lowest and northernmost section of the underworld.

In Mesoamerican and Toltec spiritual traditions, a Nagual (from the Nahuatl word nāhualli) refers to a human being who can access spiritual power through transformation or deep connection with their tonal counterpart.

2017年12月1日 · That story isn’t mythology, but it did open a plethora of stuff about the owl and its relationship with their god of the underworld, the depth of the belief system the Aztecs had in their gods (as controlled very tightly by the priest class), and an actual in-depth look on how their religion controlled their lives into their deaths.

2013年9月22日 · Mictlantecuhtli (pron. Mict-lan-te-cuht-li) or 'Lord of the Land of the Dead' was the Aztec god of death. He ruled the underworld (Mictlán) with his wife Mictecacíhuatl. Mictlantecuhtli was worshipped and feared across Mesoamerica. The god was closely associated with owls, spiders, bats, and the direction south.

2024年12月5日 · Tezcatlipoca, one of the most significant deities in the Aztec pantheon, is closely associated with the owl. As the god of the night, sorcery, and destiny, Tezcatlipoca embodies the mysteries of life and death. The owl serves as a physical manifestation of his powers, symbolizing the wisdom needed to navigate the complexities of existence.

2019年2月17日 · Mictlantecuhtli was the Aztec god of death and the principle god of the underworld. Throughout Mesoamerican culture, they practiced human sacrifice and ritual cannibalism to placate this god. The worship of Miclantecuhtli was ongoing with the arrival of Europeans in the Americas.

2024年12月6日 · Several key figures in Aztec mythology are associated with the owl, including: Tezcatlipoca: The god of the night and sorcery, often depicted with an owl. Chalchiuhtlicue: The goddess of rivers and storms, who was believed to have an affinity with owls.

2024年10月30日 · In various Aztec myths, the owl is often featured as a central character. For instance, it is said that the god Tezcatlipoca, known as the god of the night sky and sorcery, could transform into an owl, using its keen vision to observe the world and offer guidance to mortals.

2023年12月18日 · In the comprehensive exploration of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec God of the Underworld, we have uncovered a deity deeply woven into the tapestry of Aztec mythology. Originating from the primordial forces of creation, Mictlantecuhtli’s skeletal form and enigmatic symbolism embody the delicate balance between life and death in Aztec belief.

2024年3月5日 · According to Michael E. Smith’s The Aztecs, the gods Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca had the task of creating the world a fifth time after a flood destroyed humanity in the fourth age.