Chimalcoatl

chimalcoatl

The Chimalcoatl, “shield snake”, is a long, thick Mexican snake. It earns its name from the fleshy, colorful shield on its back. Its appearance is an omen of death or prosperity and fortune in war, depending on the occasion.

References

Nuttall, Z. (1895) A Note on Ancient Mexican Folk-lore. The Journal of American Folklore, v. 8, no. 29, pp. 117-129.

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*chanting.* Shield! Snake!

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posted January 14, 2019 at 10:09 AM by Hex g27629 Reply
I really like the design here. Is the Chimalcoatl’s shield thing strong enough to be armor plating though, or is it just a fleshy protuberance?

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posted January 15, 2019 at 9:15 AM by Newt Reply
- No idea, Sahagun doesn’t elaborate further on its properties.
  
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  posted January 15, 2019 at 9:37 AM by abookofcreatures in reply to NewtReply
Move over, Zamazenta!

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posted March 23, 2021 at 3:45 PM by beattielesnick4132 Reply
what is thatttt

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posted October 26, 2021 at 5:28 PM by the mexiacan bean Reply
- A shield snake, of course
  
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  posted October 26, 2021 at 9:57 PM by abookofcreatures in reply to the mexiacan beanReply

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