Nagual
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In Mesoamerican folk religion, a nagual or nahual is a human being who has the power to shapeshift into their tonal animal counterpart. Nagualism is tied to the belief one can access power and spiritu
The Nahuals described in the Borgia Codex, metamorphic creatures capable of changing their physical form into any other animal form or even into human forms at will.
A pre-Columbian Chatino stela possibly depicting a nagual transforming into a jaguar. His name is inscribed in Zapotec glyphs on his abdomen and translates to "Five Alligator".
Xiuhtecuhtli
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In Aztec mythology, Xiuhtēcuhtli, was the god of fire, day and heat. In historical sources he is called by many names, which reflect his varied aspects and dwellings in the three parts of the cosmos.
Xiuhtēcuhtli as depicted in the Codex Borgia
Statue of Xiuhtecuhtli in the British Museum.
The mask of Xiuhtecuhtli, from the British Museum, of Aztec or Mixtec provenance.
Xiuhtecuhtli in his role as one of the lords of the night, from the Codex Borgia.