Aztec Symbolism 15
On the right is Chalchiuhtotolin (Jade Turkey). He was a god of disease and plague. Chalchihuihtotolin, (Jewelled Fowl) is a symbol of powerful sorcery. Facing him is Tezcatlipoca (Smoking Mirror). He can tempt humans into self-destruction, but when he takes his turkey form he can also cleanse them of contamination, absolve them of guilt, and overcome their fate.