Story of Tezcatlipoca
Tezcatlipoca Plays A Part in the Creation of Earth- "Tezcatlipoca was believed to be the son of the god Ometeotl. In Aztec mythology he was the brother of Quetzalcoatl. In the complex Mesoamerican creation myths Tezcatlipoca ruled the first world of the Sun but was then overthrown by Quetzalcóatl. The two later cooperated, however, to create the 5th Sun. Transformed into giant snakes, the two gods attacked and dismembered the female reptilian monster known as Tlaltcuhtli (or Cipactli), one part became the earth and the other the sky. Trees, plants and flowers sprang from the dead creature’s hair and skin whilst springs and caves were made from her eyes and nose and the valleys and mountains came from her mouth."
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Description of Tezcatlipoca
Much like the ancient Egyptians, the Aztecs also only believed in one deity of destiny. His name was Tezcatlipoca. However, he there were four known Tezcatlipocas that each one stood for a different cardinal direction, but only one determined fate. He was respected throughout different countries in the world, but he was a Aztec favorite, especially in Texcoco, Mexico. Texcatlipoca was often referred to as a supreme god for all of his other domains. He. was known as a Creator god, the god of sustenance, a patron of warriors and as the bringer of both good and evil. In Aztec belief Tezcatlipoca's animal spirit was the jaguar. Tezcatlipoca is able to interfere with human affairs if he wishes as well, couples would often make sacrifices to him for this reason.
Tezcatlipoca was know as both a light, and a shadow god. He took on the form of cold, sin, and misery of humans in his "shadow form". On his good side he was often viewed as having a good, high position in class and marvelous feasts. In the month of May, Aztecs would worship Tezcatlipoca' (his good side) because it was known as "his month". During the celebration people would honor him with flowers and dances. Also a man would dress up just like Tezcatlipoca, not in mockery, but to be sacrificed and give the real god his heart.
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Tezcatlipoca was know as both a light, and a shadow god. He took on the form of cold, sin, and misery of humans in his "shadow form". On his good side he was often viewed as having a good, high position in class and marvelous feasts. In the month of May, Aztecs would worship Tezcatlipoca' (his good side) because it was known as "his month". During the celebration people would honor him with flowers and dances. Also a man would dress up just like Tezcatlipoca, not in mockery, but to be sacrificed and give the real god his heart.
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