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Brief Overview: Chalchiuhtlicue is the Aztec goddess of running water and springs, rivers and lakes, who brings fertility to crops. Her name means "Woman of the Jade Skirt", or "Lady Precious Green Stone Skirt". She is depicted with water-lilies, dressed in watery blues and greens, and sometimes has quetzal-feathers in Her hair. She is the wife of Tlaloc, the rain god. Though Tlaloc was a benevolent god, many children and babies were sacrificed to Him. If the children cried on the way to being killed, it was a sign that rain would come, and the populace rejoiced.

In Aztec mythology, this world has seen five Suns, or Creations, the first four of which correspond to the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water. Chalchiutlicue brought about the destruction of the Fourth Sun by releasing 52 years of torrential rains to flood the Earth (much like Ix Chel of the Maya did) though She also protected Humanity by changing the people into fish so that the waters would not drown them, and by creating a bridge linking Earth to Heaven for those in Her favor. In the Codex Fejervary-Mayer, She is depicted as bringing too much rain for the corn to sprout; after a period of drought, Her husband Tlaloc provides the right, moderate amount and the corn can grow.

Chalchiuhtlicue was the protectress of children and new-borns, perhaps because it was thought She could influence Her husband. She also protected fishermen.

In the complex Aztec calender, Chalchiuhtlicue is one of the nine Companions of the Night, who were believed to have created the world, and which also includes Tlaloc and Tlazolteotl. She was also considered one of the thirteen Companions of the Day (Tlaloc and Tlazolteotl number among these as well), and She is the patron Goddess of the 5th day of the calendar.

Her Personality: Chalchiuhtlicue is very easily amused, rather fickle, and changes her mind often. As water is fickle, she’s taken on this trait as well. Water is definitely a two sided sword – as it brings life, it also brings death. Because of this, Chalchiuhtlicue not only finds life wonderful, she’s morbidly amused by death and often muses about the different ways people can die. It’s rather disturbing. The goddess can, however, be rather calming as anything she says she says as if it’s the most rational thing in the world and it’s hard to think otherwise. Very manipulative.

That's not to say that she doesn't have a temper. Actually, to say she didn't have a temper would be a downright lie. While her words are often smooth and calm, there could always be anger boiling beneath the surface. After all, we're talking about a woman who once drowned the entire world. It is her husband's duty to calm her and keep her in check, as she does to him. The two work in a peaceful balance, and it's her intent to rule the world. Tlaloc is just along for the ride. As much as she loves him, she has her own vanity issues to deal with, and power is too much of a lure to her. However, she's very good at hiding it, and is truly loyal to her husband. He'll...simply not be the one to win.

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