In Mesoamerican myth, the god associated with lightning and transformation is Tezcatlipoca. He is considered a powerful deity of the night sky, associated with chaos, change, and the enforcement of justice. Tezcatlipoca is also linked to various aspects of creation, often reflected in ceremonial practices. His dual nature as both a creator and destroyer highlights the transformative powers present in Mesoamerican cosmology. Worship of Tezcatlipoca emphasizes the significance of balance between destruction and renewal in their mythology.