Nut was the ancient Egyptian goddess depicted as a naked woman arched over the earth, representing the sky. Her star-speckled body created the Milky Way, while her hands and feet touched the four cardinal points. As the sky goddess, Nut swallows the sun in the evenings and gives birth to it each dawn. According to […]

Xochipilli was the Aztec god of flowers, beauty, art, and dance. Often portrayed as a young man adorned with flowers and feathers, his name meant “Flower Prince” in Nahuatl. As patron of artists, Xochipilli encouraged the creation of poetry, song, and dance. He represented the pleasures found in relaxation and sexuality. Under his influence, Aztecs […]