Mayahuel

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In Aztec mythology, Mayahuel was a human girl whom Ehecatl, the wind god, fell in love with. He gave humanity the gift of love so that she could return his favor. She later married Xochipilli and with Patecatl, she was the mother of the Centzon Totochtin.

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Mayahuel is the goddess of the maguey plant and of fertility. Protector of mature wombs that turn into life. Mayahuel has many breasts to feed her many children, the Centzon Totochin (the 400 Rabbits). These are thought to be responsible for causing drunkenness. The maguey plant is used to brew the alcoholic drink pulque (octli). The ancient Aztec priests used the spines of the plant for autosacrifice. Mayahuel is the wife of Patecatl. From http://www.azteccalendar.com/god/Mayahuel.html

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