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I have a few questions about this characterization:

First, despite her Nahua heritage, she seems to be connected to Greek mythology, with the reference to her as a gorgon with snakes for hair and the mention of Aphrodite. If this is the intent, why not make Greek part of her heritage? If not, maybe remove it?

Second, you seem to be drawing upon Aztec mythology rather than any modern Nahua culture. I do not know of any modern Nahua tribes revering Aztec gods. You blur the line between having her be a woman and a mythological being (which I kinda like), but, given that she has a Hispanic name (and that you specifically link it to her heritage), it doesn't seem like she is a pre-Columbian entity. I would expect her to be Catholic like most of her people.

Third, her blindness is not addressed in any meaningful way. It is said that she is led in her blaseball play by her snakes, which are unreliable, but it does not address other aspects of her life (and would seem to be at odds with her taking selfies).

Finally, her vanity and preoccupation with her appearance feels like it relies on stereotypes of trans women. There is certainly nothing wrong with a trans woman being proud of her appearance, as I myself am, but this seems to cross a line into an obsession with her looks, which is a common and unfortunate portrayal.