We have previously studied in Supercurioso some of the gods of the mexicas Y Toltec gods , which have been part of the Mesoamerican culture for many years. Therefore, today We want to continue sharing information related to these deities that were once so venerated , all in order to know another of the figures whose importance places him in the first positions of the most important Mesoamerican gods: Mixcoatl. Discover 10 curiosities of the Mexica god of storms and war.
Such as Tláloc or Quetzalcoatl , Mixcoatl is one of the most important Toltec gods for this ancient civilization, which settled in the curious Mexico from the tenth century to the twelfth century. However, they were not the only ones who adored him, also the Mexica (traditionally known as the Aztecs) did it from the fifteenth century. Due to the importance of this deity for the Mesoamerican people, we invite you to enjoy 10 curiosities of Mixcoatl that will allow you to know more about its power.
10 Curiosities of Mixcoatl, the Mexica god of storms and war
1. Mixcoatl is the most well-known name of this Mexica and Toltec deity, however, in certain parts of Mexico it is usually named as Taras or Camaxtle .
2. Besides being the god of storms and war, Mixcoatl is the deity of the hunt , reason why its functions in the mexica culture were numerous, giving to the men who worshiped him the possibility of enjoying good results during the fights and the agricultural seasons, as well as serving as protector during the fights.
3. The son of Mixcóatl is Quetzalcoatl, whose name means "Feathered Serpent".
4. "Culebra de nubes" is the phrase with which Mixcoatl is known, because it is the translation of its name, taking into account its power before the darkest storms that the Mesoamerican peoples could suffer.
5. For Nahuas Mixcoatl was a foreign god, in spite of it, they venerated him and paid tribute to him to protect them during the wars.
6. In the case of the Otomies, a Mexican indigenous people, Mixcoatl fulfills its role as a Mexica god, also being the god of hunting.
7. During the sacrifices that were made to venerate this god was common to use animals, such as rabbits, birds and snakes.
8. As with other of the Aztec and Toltec gods, Mixcoatl is visually represented with numerous feathers throughout its body . In addition, red and green tones often color certain parts of your physical structure, such as your head and hands.
10. Depending on the Mesoamerican culture of which we speak, this deity may be related to the Milky Way, because it is considered that your children are stars and, in the case of the Mexicas, Mixcoatl was the representation of the galaxy on earth.
The Mesoamerican culture is full of interesting legends and myths that involve their deities directly or indirectly. As there is the Legend of Quetzalcoatl , Mixcoatl, is also involved in various stories that have been shared over the years. In this case, it is believed that this Aztec god was the first to teach men how to make fire . According to the legend, Mixcoatl used two obsidian stones to demonstrate that, after its intense rubbing, a flame appeared that would allow the people to enjoy sufficient lighting and warmth during the most complicated nights.
Believe it or not in the legends, the stories related to the Mesoamerican gods are fascinating , since they allow to know the ways in which formerly the members of these people thought and formed conceptions that helped them to have in whom or in what to believe. If you arrived until this part of this article do not forget to share your opinion about Mixcoatl, or any of the other Aztec or Toltec gods you know. Let us know what was the curiosity of this god of storms and war that surprised you the most, we will read you as soon as possible!