The Mesoamerican god of summer, flowers, pleasure, love, dancing, painting, feasting, creativity, and souls was Xochipilli, also known as the "Prince of Flowers." He is the beneficent incarnation of Piltzintecuhtli, the young sun deity who was a manifestation of Tonatiuh, Mesoamerica's supreme sun god. The god was known as the 'Corn-flower Prince' or Centéotl-Xochipilli, the 7th Lord of the Day, since he was intimately related with the corn (maize) god Centéotl. He was also known to the Aztecs as Ahuiatéotl, the god of voluptuousness, and was associated with butterflies, poetry, and Ozomatli, the 11th of the 20 Aztec days (Monkey). He was one of the Ahuiateteo, the gods of excess, and he was Quiabelagayo to the Zapotecs. In general, he was regarded as a carefree and youthful pleasure seeker, perhaps with a cheeky mischievous tendency.
Xochipilli may have descended from the Fat Divinity, a Mesoamerican god who was worshipped at Teotihuacán throughout the Pre-Classic to Classic Period. Ixtlilton (the god of health, medicine, and dancing) and Macuilxóchitl are Xochipilli's two brothers in Aztec Mural mythology (the god of games). This fun-loving trio stood for health, enjoyment, and happiness as a unit. Xochiquetzal is the god's sister (or female counterpart).
Corn was the most common offering to the god at Xochimilco, and pulque (the alcoholic beverage prepared from the maguey or agave plant) was drunk copiously during his festivities, which were celebrated in the early growing season and during Tecuilhuitontli (the 8th Aztec month). Flowers and even butterflies were regularly placed on the god's statues.
The Late Post-Classical Period (1450-1500 CE) figure, a masterpiece of Aztec sculpture presently housed in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, is perhaps the most recognized image of the god in art. The statue stands 1.2 metres tall and depicts Xochipilli seated on a temple platform (or perhaps a drum) with butterflies, flowers, and four-dot clusters indicating the sun. Xochipilli is covered in flowers from psychotropic plants, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and animal skins and wears a mask. The god is depicted cross-legged and carefree, singing and playing his rattles, a colorful emblem of all the wonderful things in life.
So if you're looking for a shirt that will make your loved one feel special, look no further than our Aztec Myth flower couple inspired shirts. Order yours today!
Aztec Flower Couple Maya
The Aztec flower couple is a modern twist on the traditional Mexican culture. The designs for this line of clothing are inspired by the flowers and symbols used in Mesoamerican art, architecture, and dress. These designs have been reimagined to bring a new look to these traditional pieces while still maintaining their original meaning.
Nhận xét
Đăng nhận xét