Ancestor Legends: Cocijo, God of Lightning of the Zapotec People

When suddenly, a ray of lightning appeared, followed by a very loud roar that shook the heavens and the earth; the lightning was born. This is how men were able to obtain fire and Cocijo became the God of lightning.

Ancestor Legends: Cocijo, God of Lightning of the Zapotec People
Urn with the representation of Pitao Cocijo, god of thunder and rain. This ceramic sculpture carries in the headdress the head of Tlaloc with its symbols, the blinkers, and the moustache, on the head of the god is another headdress with quetzal feathers with precious meaning. The Cosijo himself carries a glow, also made with feathers and in the left hand is shown a number two and a bag or xiquipiltontli. The urn is a container to place the ashes of an important personage of the religious or ruling class and around it, the offerings are placed according to their rank. The elaboration of the urns is made with molds. Image: INAH