Coatlicue is an important deity in Aztec mythology, known as the goddess of earth and fertility. She is often depicted as a woman with a skirt made of snakes and a necklace of human hearts, symbolizing her connection to life and death. Coatlicue is considered the mother of several gods, including Huitzilopochtli, the god of war. Her name translates to "the one with the serpent skirt," reflecting her dual nature as both nurturing and fearsome. Coatlicue's mythology emphasizes themes of creation and destruction, illustrating the balance of life cycles in the Mesoamerican worldview.