Key Info

- Powerful maize gods who can provide nourishment or cause famine

Brief Bio

In Aztec mythology, Centeōtl is the god of maize, while Chicomecóatl is the goddess of agriculture and fertility, often considered the female aspect of maize. They represent different stages in the corn's growth and maturation, with Centeōtl associated with the young corn and Chicomecóatl with the mature plant providing nourishment.