Xipe

[shee-pey, hee-pe]

noun

1. the Aztec god of sowing or planting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Xipe¹

< Nahuatl Xīpēuh Totēuc; xīpēuh peeled, skinned; totēuc, totēcuh our lord, equivalent to to- our + tēuc ( tli ), tēcuh ( tli ) lord

Example Sentences

According to the Mazlatlán Post, it originated as a sacred offering to the Aztec god Xipe Totec in the hopes of a good harvest.

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Citlali is now an active leader in her mother’s branch of Xipe Totec.

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Over the years, the original troupe branched off into several Xipe Totec factions.

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At the Plaza de la Raza community center where this dance circle named Xipe Totec gathers, the cement outside is harsh, but some dancers still practice barefoot.

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Kicking off at noon Sunday, festivities at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes include crafting opportunities and cooking and gardening demos, plus performances by Ballet Folklorico Princesa Donaji, the Mariachi Conservatory and Aztec dance troupe Xipe Totec.

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