Cihuateteo

Cihuateteo are spirits from Aztec mythology, believed to be the souls of women who died during childbirth. They were thought to have special supernatural abilities and were often associated with the goddess of death. These spirits were considered both powerful and dangerous, sometimes appearing as ghostly women who could influence the living or cause harm. In Aztec culture, Cihuateteo played a significant role in religious beliefs, symbolizing the connection between life, death, and the spiritual world, and reflecting the respect and fear associated with maternal sacrifice and the afterlife.