"Meanwhile, beneath the altars, the gods had built a sacrifical pyre. So many logs of wood were heaped upon it that the heavens seemed to light up in the roaring blaze. At this sight, the God of Snails trembled in fear and bit his lip; yet Little Nana sat quietly by, her hands folded in her lap.
Tecuciztecatl was honoured to be the first to leap into the flames. At the gods' command, he drew near the pyre..."
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Tecuciztecatl was honoured to be the first to leap into the flames. At the gods' command, he drew near the pyre..."