According to Montero, the myth implies that, after a god’s passing, its essence gets imprisoned in a mundane creature, ...

The axolotl is not just an amphibian in Mexico; it's a figure deeply rooted in Nahuatl mythology, associated with the god ...

Axolotl then carries within itself the Xolotl ... buried in the muddy ground of their natural habitats or barely moving at the bottom of their tanks in captivity. Aside from their lungs, they ...

Axolotl attracted international attention ... buried in the muddy ground of their natural habitats or barely moving at the bottom of their tanks in captivity. Aside from their lungs, they breathe ...