Cihuacoatl is an important deity in Aztec mythology, often associated with motherhood, fertility, and the earth. She is depicted as a woman with a serpent headdress and is considered a protector of women during childbirth. Cihuacoatl is also linked to the cycles of life and death, symbolizing the nurturing aspects of nature. In addition to her maternal qualities, Cihuacoatl is recognized as a warrior goddess. She is believed to guide souls to the afterlife and is associated with the Mexica people's agricultural practices. Her dual nature reflects the balance between creation and destruction in the natural world.