In Aztec mythology, Mextli (also Mexitl or Tecciztecatl) was a god of the moon and was born fully armed as a warrior. He accepted hundreds of sacrifices annually. His name is thought by many to be the source of the name "Mexico".
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References
- Fernández, Adela (1992, 1996). Dioses Prehispánicos de México. Mexico City: Panorama Editorial. ISBN 968-38-0306-7. OCLC 59601185. (Spanish)
- Miller, Mary; and Karl Taube (1993, 2003). An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya. London: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-27928-4. OCLC 28801551.
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