Maquizcoatl
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Maquizcoatl is a double-headed serpent and a negative omen that could indicate death. It is also one of the names of Huītzilōpōchtli. Maquizcoatl restrains Coyolxāuhqui's joints, symbolizing her duty to serve as a warning.
Relationships
- manifests as
- Huitzilopochtli
- co occurs with
- Coyolxauhqui
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The double-headed serpent, also known as Maquizcoatl, were negative omens that could indicate death. Associated with Huītzilōpōchtli, as it was one of his names, creates a tie between the siblings. Coyolxāuhqui's joints being restrained by Maquizcoatl is both symbolic of her duty to serve a warning as well as identifying.”
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