Mictlan (Nahuatl pronunciation: [ˈmikt͡ɬaːn]) is the underworld of Aztec mythology. Most people who die would travel to Mictlan, although other possibilities exist (see "Other destinations", below). [1] Mictlan consists of nine distinct levels. [1]

The Maya's Xibalba and the Aztec's Mictlan (or even the Norse place of the dead (Niflheim), symbolized a realm where violations of religious and moral rules were punished.

Mictlāntēcutli or Mictlantecuhtli (Nahuatl pronunciation: [mik.t͡ɬaːn.ˈteːkʷ.t͡ɬi], meaning "Lord of Mictlan"), in Aztec mythology, is a god of the dead and the king of Mictlan (Chicunauhmictlan), the lowest and northernmost section of the underworld.

Mictlan symbolizes transformation, the cyclical nature of existence, and the interconnectedness of all life. It serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the dead and understanding their influence on the living.

Mictlan, the underworld in Aztec mythology, serves as a profound symbol of death, transformation, and the afterlife. As a critical component of the Aztec belief system, Mictlan embodies the complexities of the human experience, reflecting both fear and reverence towards death.