For years scholars struggled with the term - representative, delegate, substitute, image, impersonator, likeness, representation, character, localised/deity embodiment, god presenter...
They were key to human sacrifices -
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Now I understand Ixiptlas better, yay! I’ve heard of the Tezcatlipoca Impersonator and a priesthood dedicated to the god, but I never knew the details... until now 👀. You learn something new ever day 😆#OnyxEquinox

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