1980 Tezcatlipoca
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This minor planet is named after a major god in Aztec religion. He is the ruler of various domains, including night, discord, sorcery, beauty, and war. His name translates to "Smoking Mirror," referring to obsidian.

The symbol of this asteroid is a large circle with three horizontal lines equally spaced on it. This represents the darkened or obscured mirror that is his implement and symbol, and also the way that this god is depicted in art, as having three black bars across his face.

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