Huītzilōpōchtli

Huitzilopochtli (Classical Nahuatl: Huītzilōpōchtli, IPA: [wiːt͡siloːˈpoːt͡ʃt͡ɬi] ⓘ) was the solar and war deity of sacrifice in Aztec religion. He served as the patron god of the Aztec people and their capital city, Tenochtitlan. As a weapon, he wielded Xiuhcoatl, the fire serpent, which also connected Huitzilopochtli with fire.

Spanish conquistadors documented this deity's name as Huichilobos. During their exploration and conquest of the Aztec Empire, they recorded that human sacrifice was a common element in worship ceremonies dedicated to Huitzilopochtli. These rituals occurred regularly throughout the region. When performed, they typically involved multiple victims being sacrificed daily at any of the numerous temples.