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IXQUINA AND FAE JAGUAR

Published: Aug 10, 2014

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Xochiquetzal, the Goddess of love and beauty. The name of this goddess means "precious flower". She is the goddess of flowers, of love, creator of all humanity. She is considered the Aztec Aphrodite.

She was the wife of the God Tlaloc, god of rain, but ended up being kidnapped by Tezcatlipoca, who took her to the nine heavens. She lived in Tamoanchan in the "Florida Tree", the true paradise. In her honor, great parties were celebrated, in which flowers were offered. She has also had several names, including Ixquina and Tlaelquani. She is also the protective Goddess of painters, sculptors and embroiderers.

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asari13

Jul 21, 2023

Awesome