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Tláloc

Tláloc is an ancient Aztec god associated with rain, water, and storms. Depicted with a prominent, often exaggerated face, he is believed to control rainfall essential for agriculture. Tláloc was worshipped through rituals and offerings to ensure timely rain and prevent droughts, which were vital for crop survival. His influence extended to weather patterns, and he was considered both a giver of life and a bringer of floods. In Aztec mythology, he played a crucial role in sustaining the cosmos and human life, symbolizing the vital importance of water in sustaining civilizations.