Mixcoatl
Mixcoatl, the cloud serpent, Lord of the Hunt, is a deified hunter and warrior, the first to use flint to start a fire. Originally a spirit of the Chichimeca and Otomi, his role was taken over by the Aztec Huitzilopochtli. His mother is Cihuacoatl. In some traditions, Mixcoatl is Quetzalcoatl’s father. He is also the father of Coatlique’s four hundred sons. Mixcoatl governs the stars and the Milky Way and is closely associated with Tezcatlipoca.
ALSO KNOWN AS:
Camaxtli; Camastli
MANIFESTATION:
Mixcoatl’s body is ornamented with painted red-and-white stripes, sort of like a candy cane. The black mask he wears is trimmed with stars.
ATTRIBUTES:
Bow, arrows, basket covered with netting
ELEMENT
Fire
SEE ALSO:
- Cihuacoatl
- Coatlique
- Huitzilopochtli
- Malinalxochitl
- Quetzalcoatl
- Tezcatlipoca
- Aztec Mythology
- Meso American Mythology
Source:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – Written by : Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.
