In Aztec mythology, Mictecacihuatl was the Queen of Mictlan, the underworld, and wife of Mictlantecuhtli. Her purpose is to keep watch over the bones of the dead. She presides over the festivals of the Dia de los Muertos, and is known as the Lady of the Dead, since it is believed she died at birth. The Aztec civilization recognized many gods and supernatural creatures Gods Acolmiztli - a god of the underworld, Mictlan Acolnahuacatl (see Acolmiztli) - a god of the underworld, Mictlan Acuecucyoticihuati (see Chalchiuhtlicue) Amimitl - god of lakes and fishermen Atl - god of water Atlacamani - goddess of oceanic storms such as hurricanes Atlacoya - goddess of... In Aztec mythology, Mictlan was the lowest level of the underworld, located far to the north. ... Categories: Stub | Aztec gods | Death gods ...
Before the final burial of a nobleman, a chunk of jade would be placed in the jaw - this would be offered to a great jaguar at the gates of Mictlan instead of the man's own heart.
This is an Aztec carving of Mictecacihuatl, the Lady of the Dead.
The Aztec god of death was Mictlantecuhtli, Lord of the Land of the Dead.
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