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Xilonen

by Micha F. Lindemans
The Aztec maize-goddess, called "the hairy-one" referring to the hair-like tassels of the corn. In midsummer, humans were sacrificed to her to secure a good harvest. She is the wife of Tezcatlipoca.

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