Foundation Eagle on Cactus with Atl-tlachinolli Symbol Patch, 5" Aztec, Azteca, Mexico, Mexica - water-fire symbol, iron-on, patches #23

Foundation Eagle on Cactus with Atl-tlachinolli Symbol Patch, Aztec, Azteca, Mexico, Mexica - water-fire symbol, iron-on, New, Rare5 inches. Meanings:The symbol atl-tlachinolli water-fire was misinterpreted by the Spaniards & they placed a snake, to fit their religious belief as well. Atl-tlachinolli was a symbol for war, to mean here we are warriors! Eagle is one representation of Huitzilopochtli, known to be the main Mexihcah God. Because the symbol for war was a paired metaphor (made up of two opposite terms that complement each other) to be spoken, it's often shown as a speech sign in front of a mouth.The symbol in the language of the Aztecs/Mexica (Náhuatl) was atl tlachinolli, meaning 'water, burnt (or scorched) earth'. The metaphor, typically in Náhuatl, consists of two opposite elements (literally) - water and fire, forming two streams (one blue and one red) that join together to form one key idea (war). Each element is a source of energy and life-force but can also be one