Teucciztecatl

deity Aztec single tradition · 1

Teucciztecatl is an Aztec deity who voluntarily sacrificed himself in order for Tonatiuh to rise. Teucciztecatl became the moon because of his hesitation before sacrificing himself. Following the sacrifices of Nanahuatl and Teucciztecatl in a great fire, Tonatiuh rose weakly.

When

First attested: 1500 BCE
Attested period: -1500 – 1500
Historical notes: Attested from Aztec creation myths.

Relationships

co occurs with: Tonatiuh, Xolotl, Ehecatl, Nanahuatl, 4 Jaguar, 4 Wind, 4 Water, 4 Rain

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Tōnatiuh

Source passages

“Despite the voluntary self-sacrifices from the Aztec gods Nanahuatl (or Nanahuatzin), a deformed and pimpled deity, and Teucciztecatl, Tonatiuh refused to rise and did not ascend until the canine god Xolotl sacrificed himself. In this particular account, it is said that it was the bravery of Nanahuatl that resulted in Tonatiuh's rise”
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