Centéotl

Aztec god

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Centéotl was an important Aztec god associated with sustenance and corn (maize). He was often depicted as the consort of Chicomecóatl, the goddess of sustenance. The number seven, present in Chicomecóatl's name, was linked to luck and generative power in Aztec culture. The Aztec religious system was complex, featuring a detailed calendar used for divination and ceremonies dedicated to various deities. These ceremonies often involved offerings and sacrifices, reflecting the deep connection between religion, warfare, and politics in Aztec society.1234

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Chicomecóatl
…consort of the corn god, Centéotl. Chicomecóatl is depicted in Aztec documents with her body and face painted red, wearing a distinctive rectangular headdress or pleated fan of red paper. She is similarly represented in sculpture, often holding a double ear of corn in each hand.
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…consort of the corn god, Centéotl. Chicomecóatl is depicted in Aztec documents with her body and face painted red, wearing a distinctive rectangular headdress or pleated fan of red paper. She is similarly represented in sculpture, often holding a double ear of corn in each hand.
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