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[Tlaloc and ascites].

Carlos Viesca-Treviño1, Carmen Macuil-García, Abraham Monzón-Barranco

  • 1Departamento de Historia y Filosofía de la Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Distrito Federal, México. carlosviesca@yahoo.com

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Summary

Ascites, a common ailment in prehispanic Mexico, was linked to Tlaloc, the rain god. The body, seen as a water vessel, symbolized Tlaloc

Area of Science:

  • Paleopathology
  • Mesoamerican Studies
  • Medical Anthropology

Context:

  • Ascites was a prevalent pathological sign in prehispanic Mexico, often stemming from hepatic and cardiac conditions.
  • This condition held significant epidemiological importance and was deeply intertwined with religious beliefs, particularly concerning Tlaloc, the rain deity.
  • The 'hidropic body' was symbolically interpreted as a container for water, serving as a divine vehicle for Tlaloc to transport life-sustaining liquid.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the multifaceted role of Tlaloc as a provider of water and essential nutrients.
  • To explore the profound importance of Tlaloc for the survival of prehispanic populations.
  • To document and describe five distinct artistic representations of water within the human body, all linked to Tlaloc.

Summary:

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  • The study examines ascites as a significant health issue in prehispanic Mexico, connecting it to both physiological ailments and the cosmology surrounding Tlaloc.
  • It highlights the symbolic interpretation of the ascites-afflicted body as a vessel for divine water, emphasizing Tlaloc's role in sustenance.
  • Five plastic art forms illustrating water in the body, associated with Tlaloc, are presented and analyzed.

Impact:

  • This research offers insights into the intersection of disease, symbolism, and religious beliefs in a historical population.
  • It underscores the critical role of water and divine provision in the survival strategies and cultural understanding of prehispanic societies.
  • The findings contribute to a deeper comprehension of Mesoamerican iconography and the representation of natural elements in art.