Key Info

- Mythical seven caves from which the seven Aztec tribes were birthed

Brief Bio

In Mesoamerican mythology, Chicomoztoc (pronounced chee-koh-MOHS-tohk) is a mythical location, often depicted as a cave with seven chambers, considered the place of origin for several Nahua groups, including the Aztecs. It represents a womb-like space from which humanity emerged and is a central concept in their creation and migration narratives.