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Mextli

by Micha F. Lindemans
The principal god of the Mexican (hence the name of their country), more usually called Huitzilopochtli. Hundreds of human beings were offered to him annually as sacrifices. Mexitli was the god of war and storms, and was born fully armed.

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  • Also known as:
    Mexitl

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