Tercer día, tercer Dios y uno de mis favoritos jsjsjs
TEZCATLIPOCA✨

Sacrificó su pie, para usarlo de carnada y derrotar a Cipactli con la ayuda de su hermano Quetzalcóatl, una vez que le mataron usaron su cuerpo para crear el cielo y la tierra ☝️🤓

7 49

He divided it in four and gave the pieces to His sons, the Tlaloqueh, who have ever since used the fiery tongue of Cipactli as Their weapon 3/4

4 122

Cipactli by Riccardo Gualdi

172 1170

1/3
Cipactonal is Our First Grandfather, the inventor of the calendar and the original tonalpouhqui or daykeeper. His name means Cipactli Tonalli, since He was born on the first of the days, Ce Cipactli or One Alligator

27 174

Cipactli is a crocodile-like creature whose dead body was used to shape the sky and the earth. (Source: The Fifth Sun: Aztec gods, Aztec World by Burr Cartwright Brundage).

2 4

Cipactli coming out with the catch of the day!

17 79

In the traditional Nahua cosmology in particular, he was involved in the capture of Cipactli, the primordial waters' crocodile, and the creation of the Earth from her body. In some accounts, he'd have banished sacrifices — but in others requested them 🧵(6/17)

0 1

Mythology Series - Cipactli, a primeval sea monster of Aztec mythology. Part Crocodile, part fish and part toad\frog this creature had a mouth on every joint and it is always hungry o_o

2 14

1/4
In this painting, Tlaloc, Lord Rain, steals the tongue of Cipactli, the Earth

97 607

Today in is day Cipactli, Crocodile, governed by Tonacatecuhtli, a primordial creature as well as the of new beginnings and fertility
Those born on are self confident, innovative, and energetic.

5 7

I think the design I’m most happy is my OC cipactli. She’s the only character that I’ve only redesigned once, with most my characters they would be redesign at least twice, for many reasons. I think it’s the colour and unique design elements that make me like her design.

0 1

WTF Aztec Lizard diety?! This is Cipactli, I never draw her!

11 63

A modern indigenous narrative tells the story of how the Lord of Rain stole Cipactli's tongue, which was the lightning, and gave it to His children, who are the clouds.
You can find prints of Tlaloc Steals the Tongue of Cipactli in my Etsy store!
https://t.co/JN8eCZ8tKE

15 79

Cipactli is the primordial monster, who inhabited the darkness of the night before everything was created. She was sacrificed by Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca, Lords of Creation, and with Her body They created the Earth and the Heavens

39 187

Today in is day Cipactli, Crocodile, governed by Tonacatecuhtli, a primordial creature as well as the god of new beginnings and fertility
Those born on Cipactli are self confident, innovative, honest and energetic.

4 7

Just finished creating the card list and Starter Decks for the Nawalli TCG Beta!

Ometecuhtli, The Destroyer Deck & Omecihuatl, The Creator Deck. Excited to share it soon enough. What type of Nawals would you like to see?

Cipactli and Tzitzimitl are already in here 😉

12 73

The of Mexico belief that the Earth was created from the destruction of a large sea demon, created by and known to the gods as Cipactli
Described in many fashions a crocodile with toad and fish characteristics, a sea demon considered the source of the cosmos

7 11

And aside from an ouroboros, in Aztec mythology, Cipactli was a primeval sea monster; a crocodile-toad-fish creature. The serpent, Tezcatlipoca, lost a foot to trap the beast and Quetzalcoatl created the earth from its body.

2 18

gm! Great today: Cipactli (Crocodile), governed by Tonacatecuhtli, Lord of Nurturance
Is an auspicious day, signifying advancement and honor
It depicts energy and work, rewards and recognition. A good day for beginnings

5 9