Veracruz Culture Statue of Cihuacoatl

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James Blake Wiener
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Although Cihuacoatl was later known in Aztec mythology as the "snake woman," she was also a fertility goddess and a goddess of motherhood. This statue comes from the Veracruz culture, which lived along the Gulf Coast in what is present-day Mexico. This specimen was created c. 600-900 CE during the Classical era. It is made from cut stone. (Musée du Cinquantenaire, Brussels)

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, November 11). Veracruz Culture Statue of Cihuacoatl. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7600/veracruz-culture-statue-of-cihuacoatl/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Veracruz Culture Statue of Cihuacoatl." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Nov 2017. Web. 02 Mar 2025.

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