Chantico facts for kids
Chantico was an important goddess in Aztec mythology. She was known as the goddess of the family hearth (the fireplace where families cooked and kept warm), the home, and even volcanoes. The Aztecs believed she brought good things like wealth and stability to homes. She was also thought to protect houses from thieves and help prevent things from getting lost.
Chantico is often shown in interesting ways. Sometimes, she wears a crown made of cactus spikes and red snakes. She was also called the 'Lady of the chili pepper' and might be seen with one or two red chili pods. Her name, "Chantico," means 'in the house,' which shows her strong connection to the home. There's a myth that she was once changed into a dog, and because of this, she was also known as Quaxolotl.
Images for kids
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Chantico depicted as an eagle foot in the Codex Borgia
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Chantico (right) depicted in Nahuatl codex Aubin Tonalamatl
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Chantico as depicted in Codex Borbonicus
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Chantico represented in Codex Telleriano Remensis
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Chantico (left) as depicted in Codex Fejevary-Mayer
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Chantico as depicted in Sahagún's Ritos, Sacerdotes, y atavíos de los dioses
See also
In Spanish: Chantico para niños
