Xiuhtecuhtli

Xiuhtecuhtli (Xiuhtecutli) In Aztec mythology, fire god who governed the fifth cardinal point, the center. He was thus worshipped as the center of all things and the spindle of the universe. The god determined the time of death of each individual.

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