Key Info

- Legendary place where Quetzalcoatl went on his flight from Tollan in order to burn himself and change into the Morning Star

Brief Bio

In Mesoamerican mythology, Tlillan-Tlapallan is a legendary place, often described as a mythical land to the east, associated with writing, painting, and the origins of civilization. It is specifically mentioned in Nahuatl traditions, where it's referred to as the "Land of Writing and Painting". Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god, is said to have journeyed there, and it is also connected to the concept of his return from the east. 

Tlillan-Tlapallan is described as being located far to the east, potentially on the Gulf Coast, and is understood to be a place of great cultural significance, particularly in relation to writing and visual arts. The name itself, "Tlillan-Tlapallan," can be translated as "the place of the black and the red," referring to the colors used in painting and writing