Xochiquetzal
Culture & Region
Aztec/Mexica
Time Period
c. 14th-16th century CE
Domains
Lovebeautyflowerspregnancycraftssexualityyouth
Symbols & Animals
Flowers (marigold)butterfliesbirdsweaving
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Tamoanchan (mythical)
- Tenochtitlan
Key Myths & Stories
Abducted by Tezcatlipoca; patroness of artisans/prostitutes; twin/counterpart of Xochipilli
Related Deities
≈ Aphrodite/Venus (love/beauty); ≈ Flora (flowers)