 Xolotl appears to have affinities with the Zapotec and Maya lightning-dog, and may represent the lightning which descends from the thundercloud, the flash, the reflection of which arouses the misconceived belief that lightning is "double", and leads them to suppose a connection between lightning and twins.Xolotl originated in the southern regions, and may represent fire rushing down from the heavens or light flaming up in the heavens.Xolotl was originally the name for lightning beast of the Maya tribe, often taking the form of a dog.