Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to prevent its extinction flourished, it was a sneaky god.

“Despite there being many varieties, the axolotl from the area is a symbol of identity for ... representations as did Tláloc — god of rain in the Aztec worldview — or Coyolxauhqui ...

“Despite there being many varieties, the axolotl from the area is a symbol of identity for the native people ... axolotl may not have had archeological representations as did Tláloc — god of rain in ...

Like most gods in the Aztec pantheon, Tezcatlipoca is difficult to define in a succinct manner. He was a multifaceted figure, embodying a variety of concepts ranging from the night sky to conflict and ...

For those who aren’t familiar with the Aztec deity, he’s the literal god of human sacrifice. Oh, and cannibalism. Just to give you a sense of what kind of culture the California Board of ...