Coatlicue, Aztec earth goddess, symbol of the earth as both creator and destroyer, mother of the gods and mortals. The dualism that she embodies is powerfully concretized in her image: her face is of two fanged serpents and her skirt is of interwoven snakes (snakes symbolize fertility); her …

According to Aztec legend, Coatlicue was once magically impregnated by a ball of feathers that fell on her while she was sweeping a temple. She subsequently gave birth to the god Huitzilopochtli.

2013年11月28日 · Coatlicue (pron. Co-at-li-cu-e) or 'Serpent Skirt' was a major deity in the Aztec pantheon and regarded as the earth-mother goddess. Coatlicue is represented as an old woman to symbolise the antiquity of earth worship.

Coatlicue, the Aztec goddess of the earth and motherhood, plays a crucial role in the mythology surrounding Huitzilopochtli, the powerful god of war. Through a miraculous pregnancy and a fierce battle, Coatlicue’s connection to Huitzilopochtli shapes the Aztec belief system and explains significant events in their history.

Mother, goddess, sacrificial offering? The Coatlicue sculpture in Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology is one of the most famous Mexica (Aztec) sculptures in existence (her name is pronounced “koh-at-lee-kway”). Standing over ten feet tall, the statue towers over onlookers as she leans toward them.

2022年11月29日 · Coatlicue was a goddess that played a number of roles in the Aztec pantheon. Famous for wearing a skirt of snakes, she was the mother of Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of war, and served as an agricultural fertility deity.

2023年7月6日 · Coatlicue was an Aztec goddess who played a critical role in Aztec mythology. She is the mother of the moon, stars, and the sun, and her myths are tied closely to those of her last born, Huitzilopochtli the sun god, who protects her from his angry siblings.

Coatlicue, the powerful Aztec goddess, embodies the duality of life and death. Revered as the mother of gods, she represents fertility, creation, and the fierce forces of nature. With her iconic serpent skirt and necklace of human hearts, Coatlicue’s striking imagery reveals her complex role in Aztec mythology and culture.

2024年10月18日 · Coatlicue, often referred to as the “Mother of All,” holds a distinguished position in Aztec mythology as the Supreme Goddess. Her significance extends beyond mere mythology; she embodies the duality of life and death, creation and destruction, which are central themes in Aztec belief systems.

2021年1月12日 · In Aztec mythology, Coatlicue was the mother of the war god Huitzilopochtli. He was born at the moment she was killed by her daughter, Coyolxauhqui, and four hundred older sons, the gods of the southern stars.