MAYAHUEL
Aztec Alcohol Goddess
Also known as Mayahual, Mayouel
Goddess of Alcohol
She got the idea of distilling agave seeds after watching the exploits of a drunken mouse.
As protector of the cactusy maguey plant, she greatly assisted her husband Patecatl in his medicinal researches.
At one point teetotalers tried to stamp her out. No chance — she is far mightier than Minnie Mouse. See Pulque for the whole intoxicating tale.
Mayahuel Facts and Figures
Name: Mayahuel
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Mayahual, Mayouel
Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Area or people: Totonac
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Alcohol
Area of expertise: Alcohol
Good/Evil Rating: GOOD, quite approachable
Popularity index: 5359
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Article last revised on August 10, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.