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Wadjet, the protective serpent goddess who sends fire to burn her enemies. Yoruba mythology. Ogun, fire god and patron of blacksmiths, iron, warfare, metal tools. Ọya, goddess of fire, wind, transforms into buffalo, fertility. Shango, god of thunder and fire, considered the storm-god. Aggayu, god of volcanoes, magma, sunlight, and heat.
In Aztec religion, Xiuhcōātl [ʃiʍˈkoːaːt͡ɬ] was a mythological serpent, regarded as the spirit form of Xiuhtecuhtli, the Aztec fire deity sometimes represented as an atlatl or a weapon wielded by Huitzilopochtli.
Quetzalcoatl (/ ˌkɛtsəlkoʊˈætəl / [3]) [pron 1] (Nahuatl: "Feathered Serpent") is a deity in Aztec culture and literature. Among the Aztecs, he was related to wind, Venus, Sun, merchants, arts, crafts, knowledge, and learning. He was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood. [5] .
Aug 18, 2024 · Denwen is a fiery serpent god in Egyptian mythology. He symbolizes both creation and destruction through his fire. His worship was popular during the Old Kingdom period. Temples and groups dedicated to Denwen existed in ancient Egypt. Denwen is unique among snake gods for his fiery characteristics.
Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, one of the major deities of the ancient Mexican pantheon. Representations of a feathered snake occur as early as the Teotihuacan civilization (3rd to 8th century CE) on the central plateau.
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In Aztec mythology, Xiuhcoatl is the god of fire and was often depicted as a jade figurine with a head at each end. Xiuhcoatl played an important role in Aztec religion and was associated with drought and burning.
The Fire Serpent is commonly represented in Mexica art in a variety of media, including codices (screenfold books). It is used for example, as a back ornament for Xiuhtecuhtli, the fire god, and Huitzilopochtli, the Mexica patron god.
