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CHAPTER VII

MYTHS

A song given by Sahagun has reference to the Fire-god.

Song of the Yellow-faced

( The Fire-gods )

O, in Tzommolco my father shall I dishonour Thee? (i.e. withhold the sacrifice);

In Tetemocan shall I dishonour Thee?

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O my master, in the Temple of Mecatlan the yucca Tree shakes (the kettle-drum made out of wood from the Yucca

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