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Coyolxauhqui Stone

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The Coyolxauhqui Stone is an Aztec sculpture depicting the dismembered body of Coyolxauhqui, the moon goddess. It was found at the base of Templo Mayor in Mexico City and represents an important mythological event.

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