Ruler of the clouds and the rain, giver of water, ruler of the South. In honor of Tlaloc, to give him the strength he needs, the people of the Anahuac sacrifice their most precious possessions, their children. Children with cowlicks in their hair are especially suitable for him.

Chalchihuitlicue, "She of the Jade Skirts," presides over all rivers, streams, and lakes - all bodies of fresh water. Our children are baptized in her name. In her guise as Chimalma (Shield Hand), she was the mother of Quetzalcoatl when he was born as Ce Acatl Topiltzin.

She is said to be the wife of Tlaloc...

Huixtocihuatl, "Salt Woman," is honored by those who mine salt and those who make their living from the seas alike. Some say she is sister to Chalchihuiticue, some say she is sister to Tlaloc. I believe she is Chalchihuitlicue, in another guise.

Some say these are brothers to Tlaloc, but I believe they are his many children.