Yacatecuhtli
deity earth Aztec single tradition · 1
Yacatecuhtli was a patron god of commerce and travelers in Aztec mythology, especially business travelers. His symbol is a bundle of sticks, and merchants would perform rituals in his honor by tying their canes into bundles and sprinkling them with blood from their ears. It was believed that this ritual would guarantee success in future business ventures and provide protection from vicious beasts and robbers on their journeys.
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“In Aztec mythology, Yacatecuhtli was a patron god of commerce and travelers, especially business travelers. His symbol is a bundle of sticks. It was believed that this ritual in Yacatecuhtli's honor would guarantee success in future business ventures”
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