Couatl Derivation [Archive] - Wizards Community

Couatl Derivation [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Adrez Nesnsid
06-18-03, 12:03 AM Is the Couatl's (see Monster Manual Pg 38) name derived from the name of the Aztec god quetzalcoatl. I was just wondering.
cwslyclgh
06-18-03, 02:21 AM seems likly as both are feathered serpents.
Xarn
06-18-03, 04:02 PM Actually, IIRC, couatl means serpent. Or snake. (Quetzal means bird, though that's less relevant.)
I have no idea what language it's supposed to be, though. Presumably some form of Aztec.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Adrez Nesnsid 06-18-03, 12:03 AM	Is the Couatl's (see Monster Manual Pg 38) name derived from the name of the Aztec god quetzalcoatl. I was just wondering.
cwslyclgh 06-18-03, 02:21 AM	seems likly as both are feathered serpents.
Xarn 06-18-03, 04:02 PM	Actually, IIRC, couatl means serpent. Or snake. (Quetzal means bird, though that's less relevant.) I have no idea what language it's supposed to be, though. Presumably some form of Aztec.