Itzpapalotl, the Bone Moth

Itzpapalotl, the Bone Moth
Made by GhostAlleyCat (AI tools used)
Alias	Lost Temple of Mictlantecuhtli
Relatives	Soul Whisper Moth Dust Shadow Travel Eternal Hunger Mirror Curse Guardian of the Dead
Status	Neither Alive nor Dead
Species	Monstrous Skeletal Moth
Gender	Female
Goals	Appearing before those who are about to die, whispering their names before taking their souls
Types of Pasta	Cursed
Sexual Preference	Aromantic Asexual

A Creepypasta created by GhostAlleyCat.

Name: Itzpapalotl, the Bone Moth

(A name inspired by the Aztec goddess Itzpapalotl, meaning "Obsidian Butterfly")

Origin & Backstory

Deep within the dense jungles of Mesoamerica, where ancient temples crumble under the weight of time, there is an entity feared by those who still whisper the legends of their ancestors. Itzpapalotl, the Bone Moth, is said to be a cursed spirit—a forgotten priestess who once served the gods of death.

According to the myth, she was a devoted priestess of Mictlantecuhtli, the god of the underworld. When Spanish invaders came, she defied them, performing a forbidden ritual to summon the spirits of the dead. But the gods deemed her unworthy, punishing her by transforming her into a monstrous skeletal moth, neither alive nor dead, cursed to roam the jungles forever.

Some say she guards the ruins of her lost temple, luring those who disrespect the old ways into eternal darkness. Others believe she appears before those who are about to die, whispering their names before taking their souls.

Physical Appearance

• Eyes: Hollow sockets that glow with eerie blue fire in the darkness.
• Wings: Large, tattered moth wings made of bone and obsidian, with intricate Mayan glyphs glowing faintly in the dark.
• Body: A skeletal form, covered in patches of pale, moth-like fur that sheds into dust when she moves.
• Mouth: A jagged, elongated jaw filled with blackened fangs, capable of unhinging like a snake’s.
• Hands: Long, clawed fingers that drip with a strange, glowing ichor.

She moves silently, her wings beating like the whispers of the dead. When she speaks, her voice is a haunting, echoing whisper that feels like it’s coming from inside your own skull.

Personality

• Vengeful and wrathful, punishing those who desecrate ancient sites or show disrespect to Mesoamerican traditions.
• Sad and tormented, sometimes appearing mournful, as if she regrets her cursed existence.
• Deceptively gentle, as she often lures victims in with a soft, almost hypnotic voice before striking.

Powers & Abilities

1. Soul Whisper – She speaks the true name of a victim, paralyzing them in fear and marking them for death.
2. Moth Dust – When she flutters her wings, she releases a hallucinogenic dust that makes people see terrifying visions.
3. Shadow Travel – She can dissolve into a swarm of tiny moths, disappearing into the night.
4. Eternal Hunger – Feeds on fear and life force, draining victims into withered husks.
5. Mirror Curse – If someone looks directly into her glowing eyes, they become trapped in an endless nightmare, unable to wake up.
6. Guardian of the Dead – She can summon the restless spirits of ancient warriors to do her bidding.

Facts

• Travelers have reported seeing giant moth-shaped shadows near old Mayan and Aztec ruins.
• Some say she appears in dreams, whispering in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs.
• If you hear the faint sound of wings fluttering in the dark, DON’T TURN AROUND.
• Locals leave obsidian blades and fresh blood at old temples to appease her spirit.
• Those who mock the gods in her presence are said to be found days later with empty eye sockets, their bodies covered in moth larvae.