In this video, learn about Cocijo, the rain and lightning god worshipped by the Zapotec people of Oaxaca, Mexico. We focus on representations of Cocijo from the archaeological sites of Lambityeco and Monte Albán, discussing how Cocijo was depicted in art like ceramics and sculptures with attributes like lightning bolts, jade ornaments, and serpent tongues. The video will help you identify these specific attributes so that you can pick out depictions of Cocijo.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Who is Cocijo?

0:40 The Zapotec of Mesoameric

1:09 Cocijo, the god of rain

1:21 Identifying Cocijo in art at Lambityeco

2:34 Identifying Cocijo on other Zapotec objects—an urn from Monte Albán

3:00 Cocijo's importance and connection to Mesoamerican rain deities