Where does “Coatlicue” come from?
Coatlicue (Classical Nahuatl) comes from Classical Nahuatl cōātl — it is a snake; snake; a snake.
Coatlicue (Classical Nahuatl): Coatlicue
Definitions
- Coatlicue
Ancestry of “Coatlicue”, step by step
Coatlicue 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 cuēitl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Nahuatl | cuēitl | her skirt; it is her skirt |