Xōchipilli

Xochipilli, also known as the "Flower Prince," is an Aztec deity associated with various aspects of life, including art, beauty, flowers, dance, love, and song. He is often depicted in Mesoamerican art as a young, handsome prince adorned with flowers, playing a musical instrument or engaged in dance. Xochipilli's name is derived from the Nahuatl words xōchitl (flower) and pilli (prince), reflecting his divine association with flowers and his royal status. In Aztec mythology, he is considered the god of the xōchiyāōyōtl, a term that encompasses both the physical and spiritual aspects of flowers. Xochipilli is also linked to fertility, springtime, and the creative arts, making him a significant figure in Aztec religious and cultural practices. The Hebrew translation of Xochipilli is נסיך הפרחים (Nesi HaPerachim), which means "Prince of Flowers." In Spanish, he is referred to as Xochipilli or Príncipe de las Flores. Key contextual information about Xochipilli includes his association with the pleasure garden of Xōchicallapan, a paradisiacal place in Aztec mythology, and his role as a patron of poets, artists, and musicians. His cult was widespread among the Aztecs, and he was often invoked in rituals and ceremonies related to the arts and fertility.