Cihuacoatl (snake-woman)
Aztec
Cult Center Colhuacan
Not only is she an earth and mother goddess type, but she is the patroness
of all women who have died or giving birth. And let's face it, those women
deserve a goddess as well. She was also invaluable in assisting
Quetzalcoatl in the creation of the first humans of this era. They were
made from ground bones by the people of the previous era, which had to be
mixed with the blood of the old gods who committed sacrifice,
self-sacrifice. Without this, the new era could never begin. she has a
son, and on occasion, is portrayed holy, a child in her arms. No, this is
not the original icon for the Madonna. Some have made the claim, but it
cannot be supported. Her roaring was the signal for war.
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