Gods and diseases

Dr David J Guzman National Museum of El Salvador, San Salvador

Tlaloc, the rain god: Colds and flue, pneumonia and rheumatism

The Tlaloques (frogs): Arthritis, gout in the hands and feet

Xochiquetzal goddess of fertility: Sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy complication and childbirth

Xipe Totec, flayed lord: Diseases in the skin and eyes, also scabies and smallpox


Gods and diseases
Taken on  Tuesday 26th of April 2016
Device: Motorola
Model: XT1080
Source:  San Salvador, El Salvador

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