The description proper of each deity begins with an account of his Aspect and Insignia, as observed in the several codices and paintings, manuscripts, vases, or statuary.[1] A section is devoted to festivals celebrated in his honour, another deals with the priesthood specially attendant on him, and a further paragraph with the temples in which he was worshipped. There follows a précis of all known myths relating to him. In certain instances, too, hymns and prayers offered up to [[66]]him are quoted. The last section deals with his nature and status, so far as I have been able to elucidate these.
UITZILOPOCHTLI = “HUMMING-BIRD WIZARD”
- Area of Worship: Mexico.
- Minor Names:
- Tetzateotl—“Terrible God.”
- Tetzahuitl—“The Raging.”
- Ilhuicatl Xoxouhqui—“The Blue Heaven.”
- Mexitli—“Hare of the Maguey.”
- Compass Directions: The South; upper region.
- Festivals:
- Toxcatl, the fifth month; first of tlaxochimaco, the ninth month.
- Panquetzaliztli, the fifteenth month.
- Movable feast ce tecpatl.
- Relationships:
- Son of Coatlicue.
- Brother of the Centzonuitznaua.
- Brother of Coyolxauhqui.
- One of the Tzitzimimê.
Uitzilopochtli.
(From Codex Borbonicus, sheet 34.)
| Paynal. “Messenger” of Uitzilopochtli. (Sahagun MS.) | Uitzilopochtli (after Duran). |
UITZILOPOCHTLI.