Glossary - exWitch Australia (formerly 'Born Again Pagan')

TLAZOLTEOTL

Aztec deity known as "the Goddess of Filthy Things". Also known as the "Witch Goddess".

Goddess of carnel matters, able to incite illicit love affairs, and lust. Like Xipe Totec, she is often represented wearing the skin of a Sacrificed victim. She is identified by the band of cotton worn on her headdress and a black spot covering her nose and mouth. Often seen carrying a broom in hand, she is honoured during the month that one sweeps, "Ochiponiztli".

see also: GODDESS

PLEASE NOTE:
One of the major problems with 'defining' Paganism and/or its beliefs and practices is that it is an 'organic' movement, in that it is undergoing constant change and re-evaluation from within, and as such any 'one-size-fits-all' approach to understanding Paganism will be found wanting.

Due to the very 'organic' nature of Paganism, and the many differing Paths and Traditions within it, in many cases no one definition may be universally accepted by all Pagans. Therefore, where such cases of possible conflicting and/or contradictory meanings of certain terms occur I have endevoured to give not only the generally accepted meaning, but also any major 'variations' in belief and/or practice.

Christians who believe this difference in meaning of certain key terms, beliefs and practices to be unique to Paganism need to remember that such conflicts also arise within the Body of Christ - the Church. Take for instance the differing practices amongst Christians concerning Baptism and the different attitudes towards women in the clergy.

- Jean-Luc

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