Aztec stonecarving of Jaguar, from Valley of Mexico, 1400-1521. Artist: Unknown.

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Aztec stonecarving of Jaguar, from Valley of Mexico, 1400-1521. In Mayan mythology, the jaguar was seen as the ruler of the Underworld, and as such, a symbol of the night sun and darkness.

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Size: 3570px × 5280px
Location: World,North and Central America,Mexico,México,México, Valle de
Photo credit: © © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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