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In one version of the Aztec creation myth, the world was created and destroyed four times (each age associated with the sun). Ultimately during the Fifth Sun, Quetzalcoatl was successfully able to retrieve the human bones from the underworld Mictlan (guarded by the realm’s ruler – Mictlantecuhtli) that were infused with his own blood and corn to once again ‘regenerate’ mankind. Quetzalcoatl Art, Mesoamerican Culture, Maori Tattoo Frau, Mayan Tattoos, Feathered Serpent, Armband Tattoos, Aztec Culture, Mayan Art, Aztec Tattoo
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Quetzalcoatl: Mythology of the Aztec Feathered Serpent God

In one version of the Aztec creation myth, the world was created and destroyed four times (each age associated with the sun). Ultimately during the Fifth Sun, Quetzalcoatl was successfully able to retrieve the human bones from the underworld Mictlan (guarded by the realm’s ruler – Mictlantecuhtli) that were infused with his own blood and corn to once again ‘regenerate’ mankind.

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Quetzalcoatl is a deity in aztec culture whose name "Precious serpent". Among the aztecs, whose beliefs are the best-documented in the historical sources, Quetzalcoatl was related to gods of the wind, of the planet Venus, of the dawn, of merchants and of arts, crafts and knowledge. He was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood, of learning and knowledge. Quetzalcoatl was one of several important gods in the Aztec pantheon, along with the gods Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli. Along With The Gods, The Aztecs, Planet Venus, Grey Alien, Aztec Culture, Aztec Warrior, Legends And Myths, Aztec Art, Supernatural Power
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Quetzalcoatl is a deity in aztec culture whose name "Precious serpent". Among the aztecs, whose...

Quetzalcoatl is a deity in aztec culture whose name "Precious serpent". Among the aztecs, whose beliefs are the best-documented in the historical sources, Quetzalcoatl was related to gods of the wind, of the planet Venus, of the dawn, of merchants and of arts, crafts and knowledge. He was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood, of learning and knowledge. Quetzalcoatl was one of several important gods in the Aztec pantheon, along with the gods Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli.

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