This was done with the desire to recompense the god, and when they had spent all they had, they said: ‘I care not if I am without means, so long as my god is satisfied with this feast. He may grant me more, he may leave me in misery, so long as his will is accomplished.’ So saying, they covered the representative of the god with a white mantle, who returned with his companions. The householder then feasted privately with his parents. The mat-makers plenished and ornamented the temple of their god with reeds and plants, and anything they placed in the temple was of the best workmanship.”
MATLALCUÊYÊ = “SHE OF THE BLUE ROBE”
(Variant of Chalchihuitlicue)
- Area of Worship: Tlaxcallan.
- Relationship: Second consort of Tlaloc.
APPEARANCE
She is recognized by her tasselled head-band and cape, and often by