Yohualtepoztli: The Night Hatchet

About this episode

This episode explores the ancient Aztec legend of a wish granting creature and the concept of taking hold of one's destiny.

How willing are you to take hold of your destiny? In this episode, Ayden shared the ancient Aztec legend of a wish granting creature who bears it all. Sign up for book club here! Want to hear your story on Susto? Fill out the Letters From the Beyond form or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show! Access bonus content and become a Patron here !

People in this episode

Host: Adrian Castellanos

Guest: Ayden

Topics covered

• Aztec legend
• destiny
• wish granting creature
• mythology
• cultural storytelling

Keywords

• Aztec
• legend
• wish granting
• destiny
• mythology
• Susto
• storytelling

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Books & works: Yohualtepoztli: The Night Hatchet

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