Ixchel

Gender Feminine
Usage Mayan Mythology, Indigenous American, Mayan
Pronounced Pron. eesh-CHEHL(Mayan)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Possibly means "rainbow lady", from Classic Maya ix "lady" and chel "rainbow". Ixchel was a Maya goddess associated with the earth, jaguars, medicine and childbirth. She was often depicted with a snake in her hair and crossbones embroidered on her skirt.

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Images

Ixchel from the Dresden CodexIxchel from the Dresden Codex

Categories

animals, birth, cats, colors, deities, earth, felines, fertility deities, goddesses, health, health deities, isograms, legend, light, lunar deities, modern Spanish, moon, mythology, rainbow, sky, snakes, weather, women
Entry updated April 5, 2022