His dual serpent-bird form symbolized a harmony of earth and sky, of material sustenance and celestial guidance. Central to Aztec creation myth and Mayan mythology, he co-created the earth and ...

Nahua culture is richly complex, with reflective stories about the duality of nature. If the word “Nahua” sounds unfamiliar to you, it’s probably because you’re more used to hearing them referred to ...

Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera retells the Aztec myth of creation, casting Xolotl, the dog-headed god of lighting, death, and misfortune, as the hero in her middle grade work Xolo, illustrated ...

North American mythology. Introduction -- Transformation -- The living sky -- Landscapes of memory -- Spirits of memory -- Spirits of the earth -- The dark side -- The trickster -- Death & afterlife - ...