Cartão Chalchiuhtlicue Greeting Card

Chalchiuhtlicue is the Aztec Goddess of running water and springs, rivers and lakes, who brings fertility to crops. Her name means 'Woman of the Jade Skirt', or 'Lady Precious Green Stone Skirt'. She is often depicted with water-lilies in watery blues and greens, and sometimes has quetzal-feathers in Her hair. Chalchiuhtlicue was the protectress of children and new-borns. She also protected fishermen. Art by Thalia Took; the original is done in ink and watercolor.