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sealhaus · 4 months

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Dog gods

Half of my illustration and design final

#mythology #egyptian #ancient egypt #egyptian mythology #god anubis #Anubis #aztec mythology #aztec #mexica #aztec gods #xolotl #xolo dog #indigenous art #anthro furry #anthro #animal gods #furry

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nadiezda · 6 months

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Mi ilustración para la exposición “El Mictlán” en la que participé

El mictlán es el inframundo en la mitología Mexica y Nahua.

Al Mictlán sólo iban aquellos que morían de muerte natural, sin distinción de rango ni riquezas, o de enfermedades que no tenían un carácter sagrado. Para los mexicas, el muerto debería de atravesar nueve regiones.

Las regiones del inframundo formaban la travesía dentro del submundo con obstáculos específicos que expresan niveles de putrefacción y tormentos tanatomórficos que padecen los muertos en su regresión orgánica después de 4 años, y ya cuando los muertos alcanzaban lograr atravesar los infiernos, si es que lo lograban, estos podrían liberar su alma, logrando así el descanso ante la presencia de Mictlantecuhtli y Mictecacíhuatl, el señor y la señora de la muerte, los regidores del inframundo.

#mictlan #mictlantecuhtli #mictecacihuatl #el mictlan #mexico #mexica #nahua #inframundo #underworld

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mercuryferns · 2 years

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(caption copy/pasted from my instagram)

I saw someone on tumblr made a post talking about how very few artists draw alex with her ethnic mexican features, particularly the nose. which is true!! So I figured I would contribute. Any Mexican ancient history nerd will recognise where I got the inspiration for the background lol.

mexican evil eye bracelet because its very cool.

If you or someone you know is latino or native mexican please let me know if i got something terribly wrong. Im south african so your country is incredibly far away from mine and im very unfamiliar with your cultural practices and artwork and one hour of research probably isnt enough lmao. but regardless please enjoy alex looking snazzy

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illustratus · 4 days

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The March to Tenochtitlan by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau

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tlatollotl · 6 months

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#history #historia #art #mesoamerica #arte #aztec #mexica #archaeology #arqueologia #native american

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winsaykophum · 7 days

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I love Nāwatlahtolli rebuses (rebi?) This is the glyph of Āwakatlan (Ahuacatlan) and it makes use of the -tlan "teeth" glyphs to indicate the homophone -tlan "place.NMLZ" so sth like "(it is) a place of avocado trees" I should peruse the codices to find more funny rebus(.PL)

he is a "goober"

#aztec #mexica #mexicah #excan tlahtoloyan #Nawatlahtolli #nawatl #nahuatl glyphs

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xochitlcoyote · 1 year

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Quetzalcoatl and Huehuecoyotl

Working on drawing more Aztec gods, probably drawing Coatlicue and Xochiquetzal soon.

#mesoamerican #mexican #mexica #huehuecoyotl #Quetzalcoatl #coyote #gods #aztec #aztec art #aztec gods #ancient gods #illustration

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raimagnolia · 1 month

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Olrox the Aztec (commissioned by Cyborrrg_| @cyborrrg )

I wanted a piece that represented how I envisioned Olrox to look when he was human. Although the Aztec (Edit: Technically, Mēxihcah) mythos does have a "god of flowers" that represented male femininity and homosexuality, my research found the society as a whole was still very rigid about gender roles, which also passed down a conservative look onto sexual minority expression. So I imagine Olrox being a man from an oppulent enough family of the Mēxihcah Tenochcah, which allowed him access to jade jewelry (forbidden to lower economic classes), and intricate tailored apparel, yet he would be a man that's still forcibly withdrawn.

The quetzal feathers in his quetzalilpiloni (feather hair ornament), prized amongst the upperclass, are beloved decorative ornaments by the Aztecs for the beauty of their native quetzal bird; but the one he holds in his hand has an additional modern-day nod for how Olrox views himself.

His solemn expression juxtaposes the vibrancy of the rainbow feather. Because for all its natural beauty, such an expression of self just can't be seen in his society.

( below the cut are some sketches and versions that didn't make the final cut)

A comparison

Sketches

Inspirations: the male maxtlatl (loin-cloth)

The quetzalilpiloni

More links for the artist:

They do have great Olrox x Mizrak work and even cool and intricate OCs, too. Be sure to check them out!

#olrox #castlevania: nocturne #aztec culture #Cyborrrg_#castlevania olrox #Olrox x Mizrak #Mizrox #Art #edit: legit didnt know u had a Tumblr #my bad #Mexica

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exiled-prince · 5 months

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Today marks 3 years since Onyx Equinox aired. Even though I was late to the party, I'm glad I found this show. Among most of the media set in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Onyx Equinox is the one of the few with the most historical accuracies. It's a show that inspired me to continue my personal project. Thank you, Sofia.

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comixqueen · 8 days

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Fanart of Itzcacalotl for @shi-gu's graphic novel Codex Black! Very inspiring!

Me encantaron todos los Mexicanismos en el comic, en especial la apariencia de Coyolxauhqui despedazada usado como comedia, ¡me morí a carcajadas!

Donají es fantástica, pero no me puedes mostrar un chamaco con alas sin que lo dibuje. Le di un cuervo sinaloense de amigo porque parece ser la única especie de cuervo que vive cerca de Oaxaca, donde me parece que es la aventura. Ojalá adiviné correctamente.

¡Me muero por leer el segundo libro!

#art #fanart #codex black #codice negro #itzcacalotl #Mesoamerica #Mexica #Azteca

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bastardangel408 · 7 months

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The 5 fallow days at the end of the Mexica year are almost up. Time is renewing before the year 12 Tecpatl begins tomorrow

#sadao hasegawa #astrological magic #gay art #jean genet #queer magic #mexica #aztec

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pre-hispanic · 1 year

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“ Este portaestandartes huasteco retrata a una deidad del pulque, puesto que la fecha dos-conejo era el día en que se le festejaba junto a esta bebida. La rigidez de la composición denota influencia mexica, pues la escultura huasteca era mucho menos rígida en periodos anteriores”.

A Huastec pulque deity with a rabbit design on its chest. The 2 rabbit day was the day in which the drink was celebrated. It’s believed to have Mexica influence in its design due to Huastec sculptures were less rigid in prior times.

#Huastec #indigenous #indigena #Mexico #Mexica #sculpture #pulque #conejo #rabbit #pre-hispanic #prehispanico

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hygalax · 30 days

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