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We are introduced to death in the guise of the dragon Itzpapalotl. She is the ancient Chichimec representation of Mother Earth in her mortuary phase symbolizing the world's cyclical changes - the rhythms of the seasons and agriculture. Also known as "Obsidian Knife Butterfly," a goddess of creation and transformation, Itzpapalotl is shown wearing butterfly wings to indicate her shamanic and transformational powers.
For more information on the original painting Itzpapalotl, Chichimec Dragon Goddess by Susanne Iles please visit:http://www.bonesinger.com/itz.html
The original article entitled The Dragon and Creation: Reclaiming the Sacred in Our Lives by Susanne Iles may be found at http://www.bonesinger.com/essaycreate.html.
Itzpapalotl, Chichimec Dragon Goddess
"Death, be not proud, though some have called theeMighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death; nor yet canst thou kill me.
From Rest and Sleep, which but thy picture be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow..."
Mother Earth's Mortuary Phase
We are introduced to death in the guise of the dragon Itzpapalotl. She is the ancient Chichimec representation of Mother Earth in her mortuary phase symbolizing the world's cyclical changes - the rhythms of the seasons and agriculture. Also known as "Obsidian Knife Butterfly," a goddess of creation and transformation, Itzpapalotl is shown wearing butterfly wings to indicate her shamanic and transformational powers. Her appearance as a dragon with butterfly wings symbolizes the human fear of death, yet provides hope for a gentle sleep, transformation and rebirth. The emerging butterfly represents the human soul and its journey heavenward. Her hands and feet are depicted alternately as jaguar or eagle claws, as she grips the corners of the sky with her hands. Her fierce countenance expresses the darker aspects of nature found in drought, floods, storms, disease or death. Another face of Itzpapalotl is one of great beauty showing her gift of kindness through release of suffering, transformation of the soul and the fostering of new growth in spring.Itzpapalotl teaches us although natural law in all its beauty and destruction must prevail, it is not final. We are taught death can be overcome and our spirit transformed into a life everlasting.
Itzpapalotl Links
Obsidian Knife Butterfly, Goddess of the Paradise Tamoanchan
Itzpapalotl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bone Singer, Dragon Mythology and Myths by Susanne Iles: The Dragon and Creation
The Dragon and Creation by Susanne Iles, Bone Sing more...0 points
Itzpapalotl, the Obsidian orf Clawed Butterfly
Information regarding Itzpapalotl, the Obsidian or more...0 points
FAMSI - Borgia Codex - John Pohl
Learning the Borgia Codex, by Dr. John Pohl.0 points
THE GODDESSES OF THE BORGIA GROUP CODEXES , Belize News
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Itzpapalotl Blog Entry
- Painting Symbolism: "Itzpapalotl, Chichimec Dragon Goddess"
- The artist explains the symbolism behind her painting as it relates to the representation of Itzpapalotl in the Borgia Codex.
Recommended Reading
The Codex Borgia: A Full-Color Restoration of the Ancient Mexican Manuscript
Amazon Price: $20.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
Historia de la nacion Chichimeca/History of the Chichimec nation (Cronicas De America)
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The Toltec Heritage: From the Fall of Tula to the Rise of Tenochtitl±an (The Civilization of the American Indian series ; v. 153)
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The Bone Singer Blog
Reconnecting Our Natural World With The Divine
For current news and information about Susanne and the Bone Singer Studio~Gallery in Castletownbere, Ireland please visit the Bone Singer Blog.
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