Tlacotzontli Explained

Tlacotzontli is an Aztec god of roads.[1] He was also the protector of roads to the native Mexicans.[2]

To please the god many travelers would cut themselves among roads.[3] Paper banners cover in blood and rubber were also made as an offering to this god.[4]

References

  1. Book: Bancroft, Hubert Howe. The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft: The native races. 1883. A. L. Bancroft. 389. en.
  2. Book: Morel. Héctor V.. Diccionario mitológico americano: dioses, razas, leyendas. Moral. José Dalí. 1987. Editorial Kier. 978-950-17-0327-6. 125. es.
  3. Book: Barreiro, Rafael Fontán. Diccionario de la mitología mundial. 2007-05-16. EDAF. 978-84-414-0397-0. 364. es.
  4. Book: Lujan. Leonardo Lόpez. The Offerings of the Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan. Luján. Leonardo López. 2005. UNM Press. 978-0-8263-2958-5. 76. en.

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