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View Name: Ixchel


IXCHEL
GENDER: Feminine
Meaning & History
Means "rainbow lady" in Mayan. She was the Mayan goddess of the earth, the moon, and medicine. She was often depicted with a snake in her hair and crossbones embroidered on her skirt.
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OTHER LANGUAGES: Itzel (Native American)
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