Chalchiuhtlicue

Chalchiuhtlicue (pronounced "chal-chiwt-li-kweh") is the Aztec goddess of water, rivers, lakes, and streams, as well as a patron of childbirth and a protector of women in labor. Her name translates to "She of the Jade Skirt" in the Nahuatl language, reflecting her association with the precious green stone. In Hebrew, her name can be translated as חלצ'יווטליקווה. In Spanish, she is often referred to as Chalchiuhtlicue or Diosa del Agua (Goddess of Water). Chalchiuhtlicue was a central figure in Aztec mythology, embodying the life-giving and destructive aspects of water. She was often depicted wearing a jade skirt and a headdress adorned with water-related symbols. Temples dedicated to her were common near bodies of water, and she was invoked for fertility, healing, and protection during childbirth. Her dual nature reflected the Aztec understanding of water as both nourishing and potentially dangerous.