The Serpent spirit, which represents Coatlicue

Discover the Deity: Coatlicue, Ancient Aztec Goddess

With Mother’s Day coming up, we wanted to delve into the history of a deity associated with maternity, fertility, and childbirth. In this article, we will describe Coatlicue, one of the main deities in the Aztec Pantheon. Her name is pronounced “koh-at-LEE-kway.” Besides being a motherly figure, she was also very fierce and is closely related to warfare and governance.