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Mictecacihuatl: Lady of the Death, Aztec Goddess of Underworld

Mictecacihuatl is meant to keep vigil over the remains of the dead. The Aztecs celebrated festivities in her honor and she was given the name "Lady of Death."

By Hrothsige Frithowulf
Mictecacihuatl, aztec goddess of death
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