Tlaloc, an ancient deity prominent in Mesoamerican cultures, holds significant reverence as a provider of life and sustenance.

This powerful god possessed the ability to unleash simultaneous manifestations of hail, thunder, and lightning. Moreover, as the lord of water, he is symbolically associated with aquatic creatures.

Given his close connection to water, Tlaloc’s origins can be traced back to the mythological “great flood.” Despite his Aztec origins, he was widely venerated across various Mesoamerican civilizations. A remarkable representation of Tlaloc can be found in the form of a megalithic basalt statue discovered in Caotlinchan.

Of particular interest is the perplexing question of how ancient civilizations managed to transport such a colossal statue from one location to another. Its immense weight is said to rival that of the Easter Island Moai statues. The deep devotion and worship of a water deity like Tlaloc may be linked to shared communal experiences of hardship and the influence of myths and legends.

Significantly, when the monolithic statue was eventually transported to Mexico City in 1964, an extraordinary and severe storm occurred upon its arrival. This event raises intriguing questions and invites speculation about its possible meaning and significance.