In the
Aztec mythology
Aztec mythology is the body or collection of myths of the Aztec civilization of Central Mexico. The Aztecs were a culture living in central Mexico and much of their mythology is similar to that of other Mesoamerican cultures. According to legend ...
, Temazcalteci (,
Nahuatl
Nahuatl ( ; ), Aztec, or Mexicano is a language or, by some definitions, a group of languages of the Uto-Aztecan language family. Varieties of Nahuatl are spoken by about Nahuas, most of whom live mainly in Central Mexico and have smaller popul ...
''temāzcalli'' 'sweat bath' + ''tecitl'' 'grandmother') was the goddess of
steam bath
A steam bath is a steam-filled room or steam-filled cabinet designed for the purpose of relaxation and holistic treatment. Steam baths have been formally recognized since ancient Greek and Roman times, yet variations can be found throughout the ...
s. According to
Sahagún, this goddess was the goddess of
medicine
Medicine is the science and Praxis (process), practice of caring for patients, managing the Medical diagnosis, diagnosis, prognosis, Preventive medicine, prevention, therapy, treatment, Palliative care, palliation of their injury or disease, ...
,
Toci, venerated by doctors. She was also worshiped by those who had
temazcals (baths) in their houses.
Sources and external links
* Sahagún, Fr. Bernardino de - ''Historia General de lad Cosas de la Nueva España''. México: Editorial Porrúa, S. A., 1979.
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