I've been trying to find more information about the cultural history related to axolotls, especially in connection to Aztecs and chinampa farming. Or basically just any cultural connection to traditions and history in Mexico. Surprisingly googling something like "axolotl mythology" mainly shows the same origin story of Xolotl with different variations but not much else. Since I don't speak Spanish, it's possible that I'm missing out some good information sources just because I don't know what to search for.
Mostly I'm interested in learning what role wild axolotls have had in the lives of the people who live in the same region and what kind of beliefs are connected to axolotls. I know they have been eaten and they are believed to have healing abilities, but details would be interesting to know. And of course the Julio Cortazar's novel shows up in the google searches so that's also already familiar. Any tips on how to find more material? Any academic papers on the topic? Or, on the other end of the spectrum, fairytales for children? And everything in between :happy: Thanks for help!
Mostly I'm interested in learning what role wild axolotls have had in the lives of the people who live in the same region and what kind of beliefs are connected to axolotls. I know they have been eaten and they are believed to have healing abilities, but details would be interesting to know. And of course the Julio Cortazar's novel shows up in the google searches so that's also already familiar. Any tips on how to find more material? Any academic papers on the topic? Or, on the other end of the spectrum, fairytales for children? And everything in between :happy: Thanks for help!