Metztli

Metztli is a term derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs of Mesoamerica, which translates to "moon" in English. In the Nahuatl language, Metztli (pronounced "metz-tlee") is a significant celestial body, often associated with the moon goddess Coyolxauhqui in Aztec mythology. The term is also used in various contexts within Mexican culture and history, including in the names of cultural institutions, publications, and even in modern Mexican Spanish, where it is sometimes used poetically to refer to the moon. In Hebrew, the equivalent term for "moon" is Yareakh (ירח). In other languages, the term for "moon" varies, such as "Luna" in Spanish, "Lune" in French, and "Mond" in German. The moon holds cultural and astronomical significance across various civilizations, often symbolizing cycles, change, and femininity.