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Xólotl

Parchment-style artwork of Xólotl guiding souls through Mictlan, dog-headed, Aztec mythology scene.

Xólotl: God of Fire, Death, and Transformation (Aztec Mythology)

Xólotl is a profound and enigmatic figure in Aztec cosmology, often depicted as a dog-headed deity and the twin of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent. His domains encompass fire, lightning, death, and transformation. Xólotl acts as a psychopomp, guiding souls through Mictlan, the Aztec underworld, ensuring their safe passage and the continuity of cosmic cycles. He embodies paradox: terrifying in appearance
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