Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Aztec Serpent


Images gallery of aztec serpent





British Museum Turquoise mosaic of a double-headed serpent


British Museum Turquoise mosaic of a double-headed serpent


An icon of Mexica (Aztec) art, this striking object was probably worn on ceremonial occasions as a pectoral (an ornament worn on the chest).



Aztec Gods Goddesses Crystalinks Crystalinks Home Page


Aztec Gods  Goddesses Crystalinks Crystalinks Home Page


In Aztec mythology, Cihuacoatl ("snake woman"; also Chihucoatl, Ciucoatl) was one of a number of motherhood and fertility goddesses. (See also Ilamatecuhtli,



Quetzalcoatl


Quetzalcoatl


Quetzalcoatl, or Ketzalkoatl, is a Mesoamerican deity whose name comes from the Nahuatl language and has the meaning of "feathered serpent". The worship of a



Aztec Snake Symbol


Aztec Snake Symbol


Aztec Snake Symbol Understanding the Aztec snake symbol Snakes are a really weird species while they are hated in a few countries and religions as the symbol of death



double headed serpent two snake myth of the aztec


double headed serpent two snake myth of the aztec


This two headed serpent was made in the 1500's and is now a permanent part of the Mexican Gallery at the British museum in London, England. The original turquoise



Aztec Serpent Effigy Stone Age Artifacts of the World


Aztec Serpent Effigy Stone Age Artifacts of the World


Description and pictures of an Aztec serpent effigy. An epoxy cast of his 8 1/2 inch long snake effigy is available.



Aztec Serpent Eddie Loven


Aztec Serpent Eddie Loven


Aztec serpent shoulder tattoo. This piece continues over the shoulder and is a mirror image of the front with the two-headed serpent forming an “S” shape.



Aztec Serpent LuckyFish Art Celtic Tattoo Patterns by Pat Fish


Aztec Serpent LuckyFish Art Celtic Tattoo Patterns by Pat Fish


Symbol of the mighty Aztec nation, the feathered serpent Quetzalcoatl is found in carvings throughout Mexico. Shown here it forms a tattoo of the ancient Ouroboros



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