Ciuacoatl

In ancient American Indian mythology one can find accounts of a weeping woman of death in search of her loved ones. The Aztecs themselves related the story of Ciuacoatl, a weeping goddess, in their ancient myths. She would capture infants from their cradles, and after killing them would roam the streets of Tenochtitlan at night with a mournful wail, foreshadowing wars and misery.

The Mexican goddess always appeared in white. Her sinister face was painted half red and half black. She wore a feather headdress, golden earplugs and carried a turquoise weaving stick. Tales of Ciuacoatl, as those of other Aztec gods and goddesses, come from preceding versions borrowed from the civilization of the Mayas. It is now believed by learned scholars the stories predate the Maya culture and actually stem from a much earlier race.