Where does “Ītzcōātl” come from?
Ītzcōātl (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cōātl — it is a snake; snake; a snake.
Ītzcōātl (Classical Nahuatl): borne by the 4th ruler of Tenochtitlan
Definitions
- borne by the 4th ruler of Tenochtitlan
Ancestry of “Ītzcōātl”, step by step
Ītzcōātl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Classical Nahuatl cōātl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cōātl | it is a snake; snake; a snake |
via Classical Nahuatl ītztli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | ītztli | obsidian blade; obsidian |