Tezcatlipoca | Aztec God of War, Night & Sacrifice | Britannica
Numerous myths relate how Tezcatlipoca expelled the priest-king Quetzalcóatl, the Feathered Serpent, from the latter’s centre at Tula. A protean wizard, Tezcatlipoca caused the death of many Toltecs by his black magic and induced the virtuous Quetzalcóatl to sin, drunkenness, and carnal love, thus putting an end to the Toltec golden age.
Tezcatlipoca - Wikipedia
His main festival was Toxcatl, which, like most religious festivals of Aztec culture, involved human sacrifice. Tezcatlipoca's nagual, his animal counterpart, was the jaguar. In the form of a jaguar he became the deity Tepeyollotl ("Mountainheart").
Tezcatlipoca – Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 — Tezcatlipoca, the “Smoking Mirror,” was a powerful Aztec creator deity represented by an obsidian mirror. Frequently in conflict with his brother Quetzalcoatl, he sacrificed his foot to a sea monster to create the world from its body.
The Legend of Tezcatlipoca: The Smoking Mirror
2024年7月5日 — Tezcatlipoca, the "Smoking Mirror" or "Obsidian Mirror," is one of the most powerful and complex deities in Aztec mythology. Often depicted as a fierce and cunning god, Tezcatlipoca ruled the night sky and held influence over war, magic, and the fate of humanity.
Tezcatlipoca: Corner Stone of Aztec Mythology
2023年3月23日 — Some people say that Tezcatlipoca had to sacrifice himself because he was the most disabled: he had his foot replaced with an obsidian mirror. Others say that it was the contradiction that was the essence of Tezcatlipoca being sacrificed. As the Aztec god of the night, he would be the most fitting to determine what his exact opposite was.
Tezcatlipoca - World History Encyclopedia
2013年8月14日 — Tezcatlipoca was the 10th of the 13 Lords of the Day and associated with the horned owl in the Mesoamerican calendar whilst his nagual or animal spirit was the jaguar.
Tezcatlipoca: The Smoking Mirror God of the Aztecs
2024年10月24日 — Footless God and the Power of Sacrifice. Tezcatlipoca is often depicted as footless, having lost his foot in the battle with the Earth Monster Cipactli during the creation of the world. His missing foot symbolizes the sacrifice he made to bring about creation, as well as the ongoing theme of loss and transformation that defines his character.
Aztec Sacrifice - World History Encyclopedia
2018年5月3日 — The religion of the Aztec civilization which flourished in ancient Mesoamerica (1345-1521 CE) has gained an infamous reputation for bloodthirsty human sacrifice with lurid tales of the beating heart being ripped from the still-conscious victim, decapitation, skinning and dismemberment.
Tezcatlipoca - Aztec Gods - Timeless Myths
2002年4月2日 — Tezcatlipoca was a heavily-worshipped god, for he had power over rulership and divination. His priests were most likely brought to the temple as children to be brought up under the god’s rule. New kids would pray and offer sacrifices to Tezcatlipoca, to honor their rule. Tezcatlipoca was celebrated and honored during the 9th month.
Tezcatlipoca - Encyclopedia.com
2018年6月11日 — As a god of the sun, he ripened the crops but could also send a burning drought that killed the plants. The patron god of helpless folk such as orphans and slaves, he was also the patron of royalty, and he gloried in war and human sacrifice. Another of Tezcatlipoca's roles was to punish sinners and cheats, but he himself could not be trusted.