Xiuhtecuhtli (shee-oo-teh-KOO-tlee)
Mesoamerican Deity
Xiuhtecuhtli (a.k.a. Huehueteotl (Maya))
Xiuhtecuhtli, Lord of Fire and Time, is the sacred hearth at the center of Mexica cosmology. He rules not over destruction but over the sustaining flame: warmth, ritual, continuity. As the god of the year count and the sacred calendar, he is the keeper of renewal and the rhythm of life. Though fire burns, his is the fire that gives structure—without him, even gods lose their place in time.
He dwells in every ceremonial flame, from home hearths to temples. Offerings to him are not pleas for power but acknowledgments of presence. He reminds mortals that devotion is not grand but consistent—that each cycle of time depends on a steady burn. Even in war or famine, his fire holds memory and hope.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
He appears as a youthful man crowned in turquoise flames, his skin glowing with inner light. His eyes flicker like embers, and he carries a serpent-shaped brazier on his back. When he speaks, the air smells faintly of cedar and spice.
Mental characteristics
Sexuality
Xiuhtecuhtli's passion is enduring and ceremonial. He chooses lovers who kindle slowly, burning long and bright. He values constancy, ritual, and emotional memory—a sacred warmth, never extinguished.
Lineage
Species
Ethnicity
Other Ethnicities/Cultures
Realm
Date of Birth
Evos Todhchaí
Gheydh
Gheydh
Children
Sex
Male
Sexuality
Celestiaphilic
