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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, Personaje Fantasy, Armband Tattoos, Aztec Culture, Mayan Art

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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