Mictlantecuhtli: The Aztec God of Death and the Underworld (Aztec mythology)

Mictlantecuhtli, the fearsome Aztec god of death, reigns supreme over Mictlán, the underworld where the souls of the deceased find their final resting place. As the lord of the dead, Mictlantecuhtli is depicted as a skeletal figure adorned with bones and skulls, reminding mortals of the inevitable fate that awaits all. Souls undertake a four-year journey through nine levels of Mictlán, facing trials and tribulations along the way. Only after enduring these hardships do they reach the final resting place, where Mictlantecuhtli and his wife, Mictecacihuatl, preside over the land of eternal darkness. In this video, we dive into the myths and stories surrounding Mictlantecuhtli, including the legendary tale of how he guarded the sacred bones of creation and the cunning tricks he played on the god Quetzalcoatl. Discover the profound symbolism behind this powerful deity and how he shaped the Aztec understanding of death and the afterlife.

Photos / videos:
https://www.vecteezy.com/
https://www.artstation.com/?sort_by=c...

Artworks by:
cristian huerta - https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Ye...
Franky Savant - https://www.artstation.com/artwork/nQ...
ERAnimator - https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8l...
Alexandre Langlois - https://www.artstation.com/artwork/nZ2gE
Gonzo Snow - https://gonzosnow.artstation.com/proj...

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:58 The Ruler of Mictlan
2:52 The Tale of The Sacred Bones
4:11 The Legacy of Mictlantecuhtli
5:28 Outro

Music:
Hidden In The Jungle by Simon Folwar

#aztec #aztechistory #aztecgods #mictlan #ancientmythology #mythology #legends #deathgod #deities #deity