One of the oldest Mexican legends is that of Tlalocan, a supernatural territory where life flourished thanks to the abundance of water. In the crystalline waterfalls, like tears of gods, they crashed into lakes of a deep blue, feeding lush vegetation. Vibrant colored flowers, thirsty for dew, perfumed the air with aromas that evoked the freshness of the rain.
Under him Tláloc domainIt was in this aquatic paradise where souls found their eternal rest. Those who perished drowned or fulminated by lightning were received with open arms in this kingdom of abundance and beauty. In this place, souls floated in rivers of milk and honey, surrounded by flourishing gardens and an eternal spring.
Also known as the «first sky» in the Mexican culture, Tlalocan received souls to rest in full.Pedro Cuevas, DR © Project Pre -Hispanic Mural Painting in Mexico, Institute of Aesthetic Research, National Autonomous University of Mexico.
What is Tlalocan?
The Tlalocan, considered as The first level of the thirteen skies in Mexican myxic mythologyit was the final destination of those who perished for water -related causes. In this aquatic paradise, governed by Tláloc and Chalchiuhtlicue, souls enjoyed a placid existence, cultivating the always fertile fields and celebrating life in harmony with nature.
The belief in the Tlalocan, in addition to offering comfort to the relatives, motivated the Mexica to venerate water as a source of life and take care of natural resourcesThey knew that their actions influenced their final destination.
According to Mexican myxic, Tlalocan was paradise for those who perished for causes related to water.Pedro Cuevas, DR © Project Pre -Hispanic Mural Painting in Mexico, Institute of Aesthetic Research, National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Where is Tlalocan according to the Mexicans?
Located in the «First Heaven», in the Penacho of Clouds that was always on the hill of La Malinche, El Tlalocan, dwelling of Tláloc and Xochiquétzal, extended to Tamoanche, the snake hill. In the latter, the goddess of love wove a tapestry of flowers and aromas, complementing the aquatic exuberance of Tlalocan.
The Tlaloques, Tláloc Ministersdescended from the heights to water these heavenly gardens, while the snake, symbol of renewal and wisdom, guarded the secrets of creation. The union of these two kingdoms symbolized cosmic duality, balance between water and earth, life and death.