Tezcatlipoca

Tezcatlipoca (pronounced [teskaˈt͡ɬipoka]) is a major deity in Aztec mythology, often considered one of the most important gods in the Aztec pantheon. The name Tezcatlipoca is derived from the Nahuatl words tezcatl (mirror) and tlipoca (smoking), which can be translated to Hebrew as מראת עשן (Mirat Eshan). In other languages, it is known as Tezcatlipoca in Spanish and Tezcatlipoca in French. He is known as the god of the night, sorcery, beauty, war, and discord. Tezcatlipoca is often depicted as a jaguar and is associated with the night sky, obsidian, and the planet Venus. He is also known as the "Smoking Mirror," a reference to his role as a deity of divination and destiny. Tezcatlipoca's influence extends across various aspects of Aztec life, including agriculture, warfare, and royal succession. His complex and often contradictory nature reflects the dualities of life and the universe in Aztec cosmology.