Mictlantecutli

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By Crusader1307

In Ancient Aztec Mythology, ''Mictlantecutli'' was The ''King of The Underworld'' known as ''Mictian''. A primary Deity to The Aztecs, it has been speculated that cannibalism may have been a part of ''His'' sacrifice Rite. His image is that of a skull. Personified as a Human skeleton, covered in blood, often He is adorned in brightly colored feathers as well.