Which of the following are NOT TRUE of the following image: In the narrative recorded by Bernardino Sahagun, I tried to kill my mother after finding out she became miraculously imp... Which of the following are NOT TRUE of the following image: In the narrative recorded by Bernardino Sahagun, I tried to kill my mother after finding out she became miraculously impregnated but was instead killed by my brother, Huitzilopochtli. Was originally located at the bottom of the steps of the main Aztec pyramid-temple, the Templo Mayor. Name of the depicted figure means 'snakes-her-skirt.' The person depicted on the face of the circular stone is Coatlicue, the mother of the Aztec patron deity Huitzilopochtli and a creator god herself. This is an image of the dismembered Coyolxauhqui, daughter of Coatlicue, brother of Huitzilopochtli, and a symbol of the moon.
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The question is asking which of the provided statements about the image and its historical context are not true. It refers to Aztec mythology and specific narratives involving deities.
Answer
The image is of Coyolxauhqui, not Coatlicue.
The statement 'The person depicted on the face of the circular stone is Coatlicue, the mother of the Aztec patron deity Huitzilopochtli and a creator god herself.' is NOT TRUE as the image is of Coyolxauhqui.
Answer for screen readers
The statement 'The person depicted on the face of the circular stone is Coatlicue, the mother of the Aztec patron deity Huitzilopochtli and a creator god herself.' is NOT TRUE as the image is of Coyolxauhqui.
More Information
Coyolxauhqui, whose name means 'Painted with Bells,' is depicted in a famous sculpture showing her dismemberment by her brother Huitzilopochtli.
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A common mistake is confusion between Coyolxauhqui and her mother Coatlicue. Coyolxauhqui is the one depicted dismembered while Coatlicue is the mother figure.
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