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Ehecatl

Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

air
deities
gods
mythology
nature
weather
wind
Characteristics
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40/100

Meaning & Etymology

Ehecatl means "wind" in Nahuatl. This name is associated with the Aztec wind god, who is a significant deity in Aztec mythology. Ehecatl is often interpreted as the wind aspect of the Feathered Serpent deity, Quetzalcoatl, and is also known as Ehecatl-Quetzalcoatl. The wind's omnidirectional nature led to Ehecatl's association with all cardinal directions. His temples were uniquely designed as cylinders to minimize air resistance, and he was sometimes depicted with masks that symbolized the wind...

Etymology

Original Form:

Ehēcatl

Evolution:

The term Ehēcatl evolved from Classical Nahuatl, maintaining its meaning as "wind" across various Mesoamerican cultures.

Source:

Classical Nahuatl

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