Itcuintlipotzotli

Itcuintlipotzotli is a hunchbacked Aztec deity associated with misfortune, dance, and the burdens of life, often depicted carrying heavy loads for others. As a festival figure, he appears in rituals and celebrations, symbolizing endurance through hardship and the transformative power of dance. His hump represents the weight of fate or sin, and he brings misfortune to those who disrespect rituals while rewarding skillful dancers. In Aztec belief, Itcuintlipotzotli embodies the duality of suffering and joy, reminding people that burdens can lead to spiritual growth and communal harmony through sacred performance.