MAYA & AZTEC

Chalchiuhtlicue- Aztec Goddess Who held dominion over all running water, including rain. Because of Her dismay and anger over the wickedness of humanity, She sent a flood, tears of the Goddess, to erase and cleanse the world of evil, but in Her kindness, She provided a bridge of many hues (the rainbow) for the righteous. She was often summoned for protection of the newborn and for strength of the marriage bond and perfect love. Usually, She is depicted wearing a jade necklace, turquoise earrings, and a crown of feathers, signifying Her association with vegetation, the water of life and growth. Her black and white apparel remind us of Her dual nature.

Chicomecoatl - Mexican Goddess, Heart of the Earth and ancestress of all peoples. Her messengers were seven serpents.

Chimalman - Aztec Virgin Goddess. Aspect of the Triple Goddess.

Malinalxochitl - Primal Mother of Aztec mythology, ruler of men and beasts.

Mictecaciuatl - Eponymous Mother Goddess of Mexico. Lady of the Place of the Dead.

Tlalteutli - Aztec Goddess of Creation. At the beginning of Time, the Universe was made of Her body.

Tlazolteotl - Aztec Mother Goddess resembling the medieval Hecate as Queen of the Witches. Her animals were the snake and the screech owl. Her sabbats were held at crossroads. Her symbol was a broomstick. She was associated with the Moon. She Who gave birth to the Sun.

Xochiquetzal - Goddess of All Women, Goddess of Love. Daughter of Coatlicue. Mexican Aphrodite, many faceted Love Goddess, Moon Virgin, fairy queen and Madonna. Patroness of marriage and sacred harlots, dance, spinning, weaving, changes and transformations, magic and art. Mother of all races. The Dove was her totem, Marigold her flower. Mexican flower goddess. Mother of the World.  

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