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Tezcatlipoca really means "smoking mirror". He got this name from looking through a black mirror. : ) : )
The Nahuatl language name of this central deity of the Aztec religion is often translated as "Smoking Mirror". This is due to his association with obsidian, which was used in Mesoamerica to make mirrors, often used for shamanic rituals.See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
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According to legends, Aztecs worshipped no less than 200 gods and goddesses. Among these gods were Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, Tonatiuh, Tezcatlipoca, Chalchiuhtlicue, Centeotl, Quetzalcoatl, Xipe Totec, Mayahuel and Tlaltechutli.
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The Aztec god most closely associated with the heavens is Tezcatlipoca. He is seen as a creator god and associated with the sky, time, and destinies. Tezcatlipoca was believed to watch over the earth from the heavens and wielded great power over the cosmos.
Some Aztec words that contain the letter "z" include "zocalo" (plaza or town square), "tezcatlipoca" (Aztec god of the night sky), and "tlazolli" (food or sustenance).
In Aztec mythology, Xochiquetzal was the goddess of beauty, love and household arts. Originally the wife of Tlaloc, she was abducted by Tezcatlipoca and enthroned as the goddess of love.
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The main temple of Tezcatlipoca in Tenochtitlan was known as the Templo Mayor, which served as the central temple of the Aztec capital. Dedicated to the god Tezcatlipoca, a deity associated with night, sorcery, and conflict, the temple was a key site for religious ceremonies and rituals. It was part of a larger complex that also honored the god Huitzilopochtli, reflecting the duality of Aztec cosmology. The Templo Mayor was a prominent feature of Tenochtitlan until the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century.
The Aztec god of the night sky was Tezcatlipoca, one of the most important deities in Aztec mythology. He was associated with various aspects, including the night, the earth, and the spirit of the wind, and was often depicted as a powerful and cunning figure. Tezcatlipoca was also linked to the jaguar and was known for his role in the creation myths and the balance of the cosmos. His name translates to "Smoking Mirror," symbolizing his connection to obsidian and the reflective qualities of the night sky.
There were a lot of sun gods... Let's have a look at them... Tezcatlipoca Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc Chalchiuhtlicue Tecciztecatl Nanauatl :D
* Kulkulkan * Gukumatz * Quetzalcoatl * Tezcatlipoca * Homchuk * Tlaloc
Yes. Just Google Tezcatlipoca on Google and you'll see all the depictions.