Huēhuecoyōtl
deity earth Aztec single tradition · 1
Huēhuecoyōtl is the Aztec god of music, dance, mischief, and song, known for his association with uninhibited sexuality and patronage over the day sign cuetzpallin (lizard) and the fourth trecena Xochitl ('flower'). His name derives from Nahuatl words meaning 'very old coyote,' reflecting his trickster nature and ancient origins.
When
- First attested
- 1000 BCE
- Attested period
- -1000 – 1600
- Historical notes
- Attested in Aztec mythology prior to Spanish colonization.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Tezcatlipōca
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Aztec mythology, Huēhuecoyōtl ([weːweʔˈkojoːt͡ɬ]) (from huēhueh [ˈweːweʔ] 'very old' (literally, 'old old') and coyōtl [ˈkojoːt͡ɬ] 'coyote' in Nahuatl) is the auspicious Pre-Columbian god of music, dance, mischief, and song.”
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