Xolotl

Xolotl (pronounced show-LOHTL) is a significant deity in Mesoamerican mythology, particularly in Aztec religion. Often depicted as a dog-like or monstrous figure, Xolotl is associated with lightning, fire, and twinning, and is considered the twin brother of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent deity. Xolotl's name translates to "twinned" or "twin" in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs. In Hebrew, the name can be transliterated as זולוטל, though there is no direct translation. In Spanish, it is simply Xolotl, as the name is of Nahuatl origin. Xolotl is also linked to the underworld and is often credited with guiding the sun through the underworld each night, aiding its resurrection each morning. Additionally, Xolotl is associated with deformities and monsters, reflecting the Aztec belief in the duality of creation and destruction.