Segment of the Mural/Mosaic “Tonantsin Renace” by Colette Crutcher on Flickr-funkandjazz
Mosaic Mural “Tonantzin Renace” by Colette Crutcher, on 16th St. near Sanchez – San Francisco, California
Who was Tonantzin?
In Aztec mythology, Tonantzin was a lunar mother goddess. Like Tlaltecuhtli, she was sometimes depicted as a toad swallowing a stone knife.
In modern Mexico, the most important religious building (Basilica of Guadalupe) is built where the Tonantzin pyramid once stood. Some anthropologists believe that “Our Lady of Guadalupe” is a “Christianized” Tonantzin.
In literature, Tonantzin is the tragic heroine in Palomar by Gilbert Hernandez, who makes a living from selling deep fried babosas (giant slugs) in her Central American village. She is cited as being named after the goddess
Tonantzin – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mosaic Art Source – Colette Crutcher mosaic artist archive
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Tonantzin continues to be the greatest spiritual Aztec Goddess since the early 500 years the the land of CemAnahuaC Mexica. She’s come back to seek justice where injustice was done. -AriZona-
This is a beautiful manifestation of Tonantzin. What a blessing! Thank you for sharing this. I love the elements of the skulls, hamsas, sacred hearts around her necklace. The markings on her arms and earrings are so powerful. In addition, the Virgen de Guadalupe in her third eye captures many energies that are felt among those connected to this beautiful goddess. Very powerful and ethereal. What a healing vision shared with all who see it. Thank you.
Saari