When this male god's son and an old man were given the chance to become the new sun by jumping into a bonfire, this god's son was too afraid, and instead became the moon.
When this male god's son and an old man were given the chance to become the new sun by jumping into a bonfire, this god's son was too afraid, and instead became the moon. Instead of being cremated, people who were bound for this god's domains were buried with seeds in their faces and blue paint on their foreheads. This god was the third sun until the Dark Mirror stole his first (*) wife, which forced him to wallow in despair until he blew up; however, he later married Chalchiuhtlicue. This god, who demanded child sacrifices, was initially married to Xochiquetzal. At one of this god's shrines could also be found four pitchers of water, each of which meant a different fate for crops, and he was associated with the four corners of the universe. His Mayan equivalent was Chaac. For 10 points, name this Aztec god of lightning and rain.
When this male god's son and an old man were given the chance to become the new sun by jumping into a bonfire, this god's son was too afraid, and instead became the moon.
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