Celebrated on the 280th day of the Aztec year, at end of 14th month.
Mixcoatl, also known as the Cloud Serpent, was the Aztec deity of the chase, possessing the features of a deer or rabbit. He was associated with the morning star. One of the four creators of the world, he set a fire from sticks enabling the creation of humans.
The Quecholli Aztec festival is held honouring him by way of a ceremonial hunt. Quecholli was celebrated at the end of the 14th month, the same day on which weapons were made.
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