Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Aztec Gods

The Aztecs believed in lot's of gods. Tlaloc was the god of rain. He was recognized by his fangs and eye rings. He was thought to be half alligator. Coyolxauhqui was the moon goddess. Her name meant "Golden Bells". Her head was cut off by her brother, Huitzilopochtli, and was thrown into the sky to form the moon. Omacatl was the god of feasting, holidays, and happiness. Tezcatlipoca was the god of the night, north, temptation, sorcery, beauty, and war.

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