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This chapter explores the cultural biography of two large sculpted monoliths from Teotihuacan, emphasizing their significance in the religious life of the civilization. The monoliths, representing female personages, are linked to monumental architecture and are believed to symbolize moon goddesses or fertility deities. The text also discusses their historical context, including their worship during the Late Postclassic period and the subsequent destruction of such idols following the Spanish conquest.

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AE VIGA

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