Animal Names in Nahuatl: Meanings, Uses, and Myths

Here we offer a list of some of the most recognizable Nahuatl words for animals, each of which held significant meaning in the pre-Columbian era.

Animal Names in Nahuatl: Meanings, Uses, and Myths
Tadpole (atepocatl in Nahuatl). Credit: Correo del Maestro