Smallpox Deity

The Dark Vessel of Diseased Blessings. Smallpox Deity, also known as Xolotl in Aztec mythology, is a manifestation of the dual nature of disease - destruction and healing. Worshipped as a deity of plagues, he is also invoked for protection against them. His appearance is a blend of terrifying and revered, reflecting his role as a harbinger of both death and salvation. With a face riddled with pox scars, he is often depicted as a doubled-faced creature, one side healthy and the other disfigured, symbolizing the cycle of life and death.