Entity: NAHUAL
A nagual is a guardian spirit or protective alter ego believed to reside in an animal or other embodiment, granting spiritual power through transformation or deep connection with their tonal counterpart in Mesoamerican and Toltec spiritual traditions.
NAHUAL
Etymology
The term 'nagual' originates from the Nahuatl word 'nāhualli'.
Definition
A nagual is a mystical being in Mesoamerican and Toltec cultures that embodies a human's spiritual power through a connection with their tonal counterpart, often manifesting as a guardian spirit residing in an animal form.
Historical Context
In Mesoamerican and Toltec spiritual traditions, the concept of the nagual dates back to ancient times, where individuals were believed to have the ability to access spiritual power through transformation or deep connection with their tonal counterpart.
Cultural Significance
Naguals are considered to be personal guardian spirits or protective alter egos in Middle American Indian cultures, residing in animals or other embodiments. They play a significant role in guiding individuals spiritually and providing them with supernatural abilities.
Related Concepts
The concept of the nagual is closely related to shamanism, spirits, and magic in Mesoamerican and Toltec belief systems. It is also associated with the idea of transformation and the connection between the physical and spiritual realms.
See Also
A mystical being in Mesoamerican and Toltec cultures that embodies a human's spiritual power through a connection with their tonal counterpart, often manifesting as a guardian spirit residing in an animal form.