Xiuhtecuhtli (Mesoamerican god)

Xiuhtecuhtli is an ancient Mesoamerican god associated with fire, warmth, and life itself. Revered by cultures such as the Aztecs, he symbolized the vital power of fire in daily life, including cooking, heating, and rituals. Often depicted as a fiery deity, he represented transformation, energy, and renewal. His importance extended to the calendar system, where the fire element was central to marking time. Xiuhtecuhtli embodied both the physical presence of fire and its spiritual significance as a source of sustenance and renewal in the universe.