Baquedano, Elizabeth, editorUniversity Press of Colorado, publisher2007-01-032007-01-032014http://hdl.handle.net/10217/90066Includes bibliographical references and index.Tezcatlipoca: Trickster and Supreme Deity brings archaeological evidence into the body of scholarship on the lord of the smoking mirror," one of the most important Aztec deities. While iconographic and textual resources from sixteenth-century chroniclers and codices have contributed greatly to the understanding of Aztec religious beliefs and practices, contributors to this volume demonstrate the diverse ways material evidence expands on these traditional sources. The interlocking complexities of Tezcatlipoca's nature, multiple roles, and metaphorical attributes illustrate the extent to which his influence penetrated Aztec belief and social action across all levels of late Postclassic central Mexican culture. Tezcatlipoca examines the results of archaeological investigations--objects like obsidian mirrors, gold, bells, public stone monuments, and even a mosaic skull--and reveals new insights into the supreme deity of the Aztec pantheon and his role in Aztec culture.--Provided by publisher.Introduction: Symbolizing Tezcatlipoca / Nicholas J. Saunders and Elizabeth Baquedano -- 1. The archaeology of Tezcatlipoca / Michael E. Smith -- 2. Iconographic characteristics of Tezcatlipoca in the representations of central Mexico: the Ezpitzal case / Juan José Batalla Rosado -- 3. Enemy brothers or divine twins?: a comparative approach between Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl, two major deities from ancient Mexico / Guilhem Olivier, translated by Mihael Besson -- 4. Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli: political dimensions of Aztec deities / Emily Umberger -- 5. Tezcatlipoca as a warrior: wealth and bells / Elizabeth Baquedano -- 6. Gender ambiguity and the Toxcatl sacrifice / Cecelia F. Klein -- 7. The Maya lord of the smoking mirror / Susan Milbrath.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Tezcatlipoca (Aztec deity)Aztecs -- ReligionAztec mythologyTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.