Chalchiuhtotolin

Chalchiuhtotolin is a deity in Aztec mythology, often associated with pestilence, disease, and the concept of decay. The name Chalchiuhtotolin translates to "Jade Turkey" or "Precious Turkey" in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs. In Hebrew, this could be translated as טורקיה יקרה or טורקיה של יהלום. In Spanish, it is sometimes referred to as "Chalchiuhtotolin" or "Dios de la Peste," highlighting its association with disease. This deity is often depicted as a turkey adorned with jade, symbolizing both its sacred and ominous nature. Chalchiuhtotolin was believed to bring sickness and death, and was often invoked in rituals aimed at warding off epidemics. The turkey, a significant animal in Mesoamerican culture, was seen as a carrier of disease, further emphasizing the deity's role in spreading illness. Chalchiuhtotolin's worship was intertwined with the broader Aztec understanding of health, disease, and the natural world, reflecting their complex cosmology and religious practices.