In Mesoamerican culture, jaguars were considered spiritual warriors, protecting the health and well-being of the tribe while providing its stability and identity. Because they could see in the dark, both literally and figuratively, they were considered masters of the earthly night as well as the supernatural otherworld. Thus this sacred animal helped the shaman move between earth and spirit realms, leading them without fear down the needed paths even in the midst of chaos and darkness. Their spots were considered…
