Xihuitl

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Literally means year and also turquoise, comet, and herb.

Xihuitl as Year

Universal year bearer sign found throughout Anahuac. Spinden, Herbert Joseph. Ancient Civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Page 222.

There are four year bearers in the Anahuaca calendar system which vary across cultures. The most common which are found throughout central and southern Mexico in Pre-Cuauhtemoc codices are: tochtli, acatl, tecpatl, and calli. [1]


  1. Spinden, Herbert Joseph. Ancient Civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Page 222.