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Tōnatiuh

Gematria Values
Standard
30
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3
Simple
93
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3
English
558
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9
Hebrew
458
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8
Satanic
3348
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9
ALW Kabbalah
1168
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7
Standard (Reverse)
42
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6
Simple (Reverse)
96
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6
English (Reverse)
576
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9
Hebrew (Reverse)
904
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4
Satanic (Reverse)
3456
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9
ALW Kabbalah (Reverse)
750
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3

Tonatiuh (pronounced [tɔnaˈtiw]) is the Aztec god of the sun, often associated with war and sacrifice. In Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, "Tonatiuh" translates to "he goes forth shining" or "the warrior." In Hebrew, there is no direct translation, but the concept can be loosely associated with the word "שמש" (shemesh), meaning "sun." Tonatiuh is depicted with a circular face, often surrounded by rays of light, and is closely linked to the sun's daily journey across the sky. He is also associated with the eagle, a symbol of the sun in Aztec culture. Tonatiuh's worship involved significant rituals and sacrifices, reflecting the Aztec belief in the sun's vital role in sustaining life. The Aztecs believed that the sun needed human blood to continue its journey, leading to the practice of human sacrifice in his honor. Tonatiuh is a central figure in Aztec mythology and cosmology, embodying the power and importance of the sun in their worldview.

Wikipedia Information
Tōnatiuh
Aztec deity of the sun and of the cardinal direction of east
Tōnatiuh
In Mesoamerican culture, Tonatiuh is an Aztec sun deity of the daytime sky who rules the cardinal direction of east. According to Aztec mythology, Tonatiuh was known as "The Fifth Sun" and was given a calendar name of naui olin, which means "4 Movement". Represented as a fierce and warlike god, he is first seen in Early Postclassic art of the Pre-Columbian civilization known as the Toltec. Tonatiuh's symbolic association with the eagle alludes to the Aztec belief of his journey as the present sun, travelling across the sky each day, where he descended in the west and ascended in the east. It was thought that his journey was sustained by the daily sacrifice of humans. His Nahuatl name can also be translated to "He Who Goes Forth Shining" or "He Who Makes The Day". Tonatiuh was thought to be the central deity on the Aztec calendar stone but is no longer identified as such. In Toltec culture, Tonatiuh is often associated with Quetzalcoatl in his manifestation as the morning star aspect of the planet Venus.
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