Ahuitzotl (mythical creature)
The Ahuitzotl is a mythical creature in Aztec mythology . The name comes from Nahuatl and means something like "water dog".
It looks like a small dog with black fur, small pointy ears and raccoon feet , at the end of its tail there is a human-like hand. According to legend, Ahuitzotl is said to have pulled people into the water with its tail. He preferred to eat the eyes, nails and teeth of his victims. Its habitat is said to be rivers and lakes, which is why it is assumed that the mythological figure was based on an otter .
The Aztec ruler Auítzotl took his name from the mythical creature Ahuitzotl, which he saw as his protective figure.