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[[File:Mictlancihuatl 3.jpg|thumbnail|Mictēcacihuātl as depicted in the [[Codex Borgia]]]] |
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'''Mictēcacihuātl''' ({{IPA-nah|mik.teː.kaˈsi.waːt͡ɬ}}, meaning "Lady of the Dead"), in [[Aztec mythology]], is a [[List of death deities|death deity]] and consort of [[ |
'''Mictēcacihuātl''' ({{IPA-nah|mik.teː.kaˈsi.waːt͡ɬ}}, meaning "Lady of the Dead"), in [[Aztec mythology]], is a [[List of death deities|death deity]] and consort of [[Mictlāntēcutli]], god of the dead and ruler of [[Mictlān]], the lowest level of the [[underworld]].<ref>Miller & Taube 1993, 2003, p. 113.</ref> |
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Her role is to watch over the bones of the dead and preside over the ancient festivals of the dead. These festivals evolved from [[Aztec]] traditions into the modern [[Day of the Dead]] after synthesis with Spanish traditions. She now presides over the contemporary festival as well. She is known as the "Lady of the Dead", since it is believed that she was born, then sacrificed as an infant. Mictēcacihuātl was represented with a [[flaying|flayed]] body and with jaw agape to swallow the stars during the day.<ref>Fernández 1992, 1996, p. 142.</ref> |
Her role is to watch over the bones of the dead and preside over the ancient festivals of the dead. These festivals evolved from [[Aztec]] traditions into the modern [[Day of the Dead]] after synthesis with Spanish traditions. She now presides over the contemporary festival as well. She is known as the "Lady of the Dead", since it is believed that she was born, then sacrificed as an infant. Mictēcacihuātl was represented with a [[flaying|flayed]] body and with jaw agape to swallow the stars during the day.<ref>Fernández 1992, 1996, p. 142.</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:20, 24 September 2022
Mictēcacihuātl (Nahuatl pronunciation: [mik.teː.kaˈsi.waːt͡ɬ], meaning "Lady of the Dead"), in Aztec mythology, is a death deity and consort of Mictlāntēcutli, god of the dead and ruler of Mictlān, the lowest level of the underworld.[1]
Her role is to watch over the bones of the dead and preside over the ancient festivals of the dead. These festivals evolved from Aztec traditions into the modern Day of the Dead after synthesis with Spanish traditions. She now presides over the contemporary festival as well. She is known as the "Lady of the Dead", since it is believed that she was born, then sacrificed as an infant. Mictēcacihuātl was represented with a flayed body and with jaw agape to swallow the stars during the day.[2]
In popular culture
- Mictēcacihuātl is a major character in Onyx Equinox.
- Under the name "Lady Micte", Mictēcacihuātl is a supporting character in Maya and the Three.
See also
Notes
References
- Fernández, Adela (1996) [1992]. Dioses Prehispánicos de México [Prehispanic Gods of Mexico] (in Spanish). Mexico City: Panorama Editorial. ISBN 968-38-0306-7. OCLC 28801551.
- Miller, Mary; Karl Taube (1993). An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya. London: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-27928-4. OCLC 59601185.
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