Aztec dancer Lazaro Arvizu, "El General," right, carries his Xoloitzcuintli dog, the ancient Aztec dog of the gods, as his Xipe Totec Aztec dance company members burn ceremonial copal incense at the traditional blessing of the animals' ceremony at Placita Olvera in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, April 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)