#MythicMay Day 25 #xolotl . Its June but I'm still grinding these! I have a couple more sketched so it shouldn't take long to finish the rest of these. . Xolotl is a canine-headed god of the sun from Aztec mythology. It's said that Xolotl guides souls to the underworld. . Previously I introduced the guard hound of the underworld in Finnish mythology, the hound of the north. I used it as an inspiration for this design as well but I felt like it lacked a certain kind of flashiness so I also took inspiration from the mythical fox, Repo, also known as the fiery fox. According to most myths Repo creates the auroras and according to some Repo's fur may spark fire. I've read descriptions of Repo running through the forest and as its sides hit the tree trucks sparks and fire is born. I thought the flashy fiery element would be fitting for Xolotl. . . . . #sketch #sketchbook #drawing #pencildrawing#pencilart #traditionaldrawing #traditionalartist#traditionalart #dailydrawing #dailyart #instart#instartist #artistsoninstagram #smltart #authenticpad #mythology#mythicalcreatures #creatureart #creaturedesign#myth #canine https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLQa2mJd0X/?igshid=1dlzi7ddesgwy










