Xiuhcoatl

Xiuhcoatl, in Aztec mythology, is a powerful serpent or fire serpent associated with the sun and war. Its name means "turquoise fire" or "year serpent," symbolizing renewal, time, and the fiery energy of the sun. Often depicted as a flaming serpent, it represents both destruction and rebirth, embodying the cycle of the years and the movement of the sun across the sky. Xiuhcoatl played key roles in rituals and mythic stories, symbolizing divine power, the passage of time, and the fiery aspect of life and cosmos.