Mictlan is perceived as being an abyss of ‘terrestrial fire’ and ‘black obsidian’, (obsidian also referring to Aztec sacrifice) which is ruled by the God of the Dead, Mictlantecuhtli, who’s interpreted as a skeleton-like man wearing a skull mask containing ‘flashing teeth.’ Ultimately, Jaguar God is a song that concludes the Sultan’s prophecy, and the desert wanderer’s progression into the afterlife. Clandestiny Lyrics Verse 1: Troy Sanders Silent all your life Running without vision Hollowed out inside Wronging all that's right Verse 2: Brent Hinds There's no cause to be alarmed And no. Aztecs believed those who succumb to illness or old age went to the Aztec underworld, Mictlan. The group is composed of Troy Sanders (bass/vocals), Brent Hinds (lead guitar/vocals), Bill Kelliher (rhythm guitar/backing vocals), and Brann Dailor (drums/vocals). However the Sultan cursed the protagonist with cancer meaning, upon death, he is confronted by Tezcatlipoca about his malignancies. Mastodon is an American metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2000. The Sultan, who resembles the Grim Reaper, promised the wanderer that he would descend into an ancient Aztec kingdom one of the thirteen Aztec Heavens. Chorus 1: Brent Hinds The long embrace The smell of dirt and roses Under the sun No sign of bread or water I fall asleep under blankets of stars Verse 2: Troy Sanders Ice hit you cold Heat of. Meanwhile drummer, Brann Dailor, acts as a narrative vocalist throughout the song. In this song, Brent Hinds' vocals are the words/thoughts of the album’s protagonist, the desert wanderer, whereas Troy Sanders portrays the Jaguar God whom he encounters. The final track of Emperor of Sand, “Jaguar God” tells an epic tale of one man’s encounter with the Jaguar God, most likely the Aztec god Tezcatlipoca.
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