Aztec Cardinal Directions

[rick dosan]

In the _C�dice Borgia_ (Seler, E., ed., Fondo de Cultura Econ�mica, Mexico, df, 1963), it talks about the five regions, and the deities.  It's on page49-52.  The explanation by Seler, and translated into Spanish by M. Frenk, accompanies the codex in two other volumes.  You can also read what he says about the �rboles C�smicos.  Sahag�n must have a lot on what you're looking for, but I don't know exactly on what page.
-Richard


Hello all, i am wondering something about the Aztec directions:
I have seen them written like this:

1) Tlalocan -- EAST
2) Cihuatlampa -- WEST
3) Mictlampa -- NORTH
4) Huitzlampa -- SOUTH

However, i have heard them orally like this (from danzantes):

1) Tlapcopa OR Tlapcopan
2) Cihuatlalpan OR Tonataliaquian
3) Mictlalpan OR  Teotolampa (Teotlalpan)
4) Huitzlalpan OR Amilpampa

I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS:

***   What exactly do these words mean -- and why the variant pronunciations?

***   Where can i find out more about these directions and the names of the 13 Aztec heavens and 9 infraworlds?

I am keenly interested in this subject and any leads / info would be greatly appreciated :)

~Roland Trevino




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