Aztec Mythology

The bloodthirsty Gods of Ancient Mexico

MICTECACIHUATL

Aztec Death Goddess

Also known as Mictlancihuatl

Picture of the Aztec Death Goddess Mictecacihuatl from our Aztec mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

Lady of the Dead

She is the Queen and co-ruler of Mictlan, the Aztec Underworld.

She looks after the bones of the dead with her husband Mictlantecuhtli. Typing these sort of entries is a real pain.

Mictecacihuatl Facts and Figures

Name: Mictecacihuatl
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Mictlancihuatl

Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Death
Area of expertise: Death

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Article last revised on April 09, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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