The jaguar; a figure that holds deep symbolism and power in Mesoamerican civilisations.

Known as apex predators in the physical, their prowess made them symbols of majestic power, leadership and dominance.

As nocturnal creatures, they came to be known as a guide through the darkness in the metaphysical and spiritual realms. Assisting ones journey through the underworld to the afterlife.

Therefore, the jaguar represents a merging of the physical and spiritual worlds, embodying qualities such as strength, mystery and transformation. 

The jaguar’s symbolism as a majestic and divine being in Mesoamerican cultures, reflects the the deep respect and admiration they held for these animals and their connection to their cosmology.