Pentamuti
Hello Mictlan fans!
What character would you like to see represented in Mictlan from one of the many Mexican pre-Hispanic cultures?
Our intent is to give visibility and representation in our game to the great civilizations that existed throughout Mexico.
In this concept art, you can see the Pentamuti, or Purépecha or Tarascan priest, the person responsible for watching over the Cuerauaperi cult, mother goddess of the Purepecha culture.
As you can see, the character wears a richly decorated xicolli or nightgown, accompanied by ornaments of bronze and gold, since the Purépecha were renowned goldsmiths who worked metals, especially copper, and their knowledge gave them an advantage over their Mexican rivals. This character also wears a funerary mask, possibly for a mortuary ritual. Hanging behind him, a huge dry gourd that serves either to store water for libations in honor of the gods, or as a deposit of medicinal powders used to heal the sick.
What do you think?
Legends, myths, facts, history: Mictlan has it all! We're aiming at including in our game the most incredible stories, and we will continue updating you with news, concept arts, sneak&peeks of our creative process, so make sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay updated!
What character would you like to see represented in Mictlan from one of the many Mexican pre-Hispanic cultures?
Our intent is to give visibility and representation in our game to the great civilizations that existed throughout Mexico.
In this concept art, you can see the Pentamuti, or Purépecha or Tarascan priest, the person responsible for watching over the Cuerauaperi cult, mother goddess of the Purepecha culture.
As you can see, the character wears a richly decorated xicolli or nightgown, accompanied by ornaments of bronze and gold, since the Purépecha were renowned goldsmiths who worked metals, especially copper, and their knowledge gave them an advantage over their Mexican rivals. This character also wears a funerary mask, possibly for a mortuary ritual. Hanging behind him, a huge dry gourd that serves either to store water for libations in honor of the gods, or as a deposit of medicinal powders used to heal the sick.
What do you think?
Legends, myths, facts, history: Mictlan has it all! We're aiming at including in our game the most incredible stories, and we will continue updating you with news, concept arts, sneak&peeks of our creative process, so make sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay updated!