The fire that destroyed the temple
For the Aztecs, omens were important events that predicted danger of the empire.
As a matter of fact, in the years before the arrival of the Spanish, there were a series of events which the Aztecs interpreted as bad omens.
The third omen was when a bolt of lightning hit the temple of the god of fire, Xiuhtecuhtli. Sahagun sources indicate that the bolt of lighting had no thunder nor sound associated with it. The inexorable fire and flames overcame the temple and destroyed it.
This temple, historically described as a thatched roof structure, has been reimagined by our extremely talented collaborator @kuzeh75. Taking elements such as the statues of Huehuetéotl, Xiuhcoatl, and a pyramidal structure with a wooden shrine covered by stucco, he brought to life a unique interpretation of the third dire omen.
What do you think of the WIP of the Temple of Xiuhtecuhtli? Do you like it?
What do you think about the omens? Let us know in the comments!
If you're enjoying seeing how Mictlan is developing and you would like to see more of our game, please support us by registering on Kickstarter and follow Mictlan: An Ancient Mythical Tale!
As a matter of fact, in the years before the arrival of the Spanish, there were a series of events which the Aztecs interpreted as bad omens.
The third omen was when a bolt of lightning hit the temple of the god of fire, Xiuhtecuhtli. Sahagun sources indicate that the bolt of lighting had no thunder nor sound associated with it. The inexorable fire and flames overcame the temple and destroyed it.
This temple, historically described as a thatched roof structure, has been reimagined by our extremely talented collaborator @kuzeh75. Taking elements such as the statues of Huehuetéotl, Xiuhcoatl, and a pyramidal structure with a wooden shrine covered by stucco, he brought to life a unique interpretation of the third dire omen.
What do you think of the WIP of the Temple of Xiuhtecuhtli? Do you like it?
What do you think about the omens? Let us know in the comments!
If you're enjoying seeing how Mictlan is developing and you would like to see more of our game, please support us by registering on Kickstarter and follow Mictlan: An Ancient Mythical Tale!