Mictlantecuhtli

Mictlantecuhtli is the Aztec god of the underworld, known as Mictlan. He represents death, the afterlife, and the cycle of life. Often depicted with skeletal features and adorned with various symbols of death, he presided over the souls of the deceased. Mictlantecuhtli was both feared and respected, embodying the idea that death is a natural part of existence. His realm was seen as a place of rest for souls, guided by him and his consort, Mictecacihuatl. He played a vital role in Aztec beliefs about mortality and the afterlife, reflecting their understanding of life’s impermanence.