What act is represented in the Aztec relief slab depicting Tlaltecuhtli?

A broken stone plaque is carved in low relief and painted in yellow, red, blue, white, and black. The plaque depicts a humanoid figure squatting so that its short skirt hangs to the ground between two clawed feet. The figure has a feathered headdress, round earrings with fringe, and a wide mouth. A stream of braided red emerges from its mouth. The figure forms a rectangle about fourteen feet high and twelve feet wide, with knees bent and arms raised in an upright position.

a. The death of the deity
b. Giving birth
c. A ceremonial dance
d. The devouring of enemies


Answer : b. Giving birth

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