Hueytonantzin

Hueytonantzin (our great ancient mother) In Aztec mythology, Great Mother goddess of the lords of the four directions: Hueytecptl (ancient flint stone), Ixcuin (he who had four faces), Nanactltzatzi (he who speaks when drunk), and Tentmic (lipstone that slays?). Each day the four sons of Hueytonantzin slew their mother and sacrificed her to the sun.

SEE ALSO:

• Aztec Mythology
• Meso American Mythology

SOURCE:

Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow-Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante