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Xochiquetzal

Lux Ferre October 4, 2017

Xochiquetzal (lady precious flower, beautiful rose?) In Aztec mythology, goddess of sexual love and courtesans, patroness of painters, embroiderers, weavers, silversmiths, sculptors, and all whose profession was to imitate nature in crafts and drawings. On the Day of the Dead the goddess was offered marigolds by her faithful followers. She is the female form of the bisexual god Tonacatecutli.

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Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow– Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante

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