36. The battle scene mural at Cacaxtla. An actual battle probably took place around 650 AD. The mural seems to also be a symbolical representation of another type of battle, a spiritual battle which takes place in the heart. In the symbolical representation Quetzalcoatl (God of Wind), who is seen standing on a feathered serpent, battles with Tlaloc (God of Rain), who is depicted with yellow, earthy colors.

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