She was believed to be the goddess of the moon, midwifery, medicine and catastrophe. In this text, she is described as an aged deity with jaguar ears who was primarily responsible for midwifery and medicine.
She is known as two aspects of the same deity; the aged goddess of medicine and the beautiful young deity of the moon. However, some ancient Mayan scholars believe that she was a Triple Goddess. Our belief of her connection to medicine dates to the 16 th century. This festival was celebrated by both physicians and shamans in recognition of the deity of medicine.
Both divination stones and medicine bundles containing idols of Ixchel which were used during this festival were also discovered. This described Ixchel in its medical incantations in connection with childbirth and healing. On the way, she flirts with his brother, the Morningstar. This upsets the perpetually jealous Sun King, who flies into a jealous rage.
At this point, Ixchel is tired of the Sun King's behavior and resolves to hide from him. Hidden in her Temple of Night she nurtures Earth's pregnant women. Mayan midwives place her image, typically carved in wood, under the birthing bed. Readers have pointed out many great resources for scholarship on the gods. From a narrative point of view, Ixchel is the cycles of the moon, which is a vehicle to understand the cycles of time.
Venerate Ixchel and, during Zip, she will bless you with a good harvest. Do you have more information about Ixchel? We love to learn more every day so leave us a message in the comments and Markelle 3 years ago. So fascinating! The veneration of the goddess Ixchel not only benefited the religious and commercial aspects of the time but also incited the migration to the eastern coasts of various artists and builders, which introduced new forms in pottery, mural paintings, and architecture.
Today the name of Ixchel echoes as it has been rescued the Mayan tradition of sailing in canoes from the eastern coast of Quintana Roo Xcaret to Cozumel since , to visit its sanctuary and perform a ceremony in its honor.
Travel better known as The Sacred Mayan Journey. Your email address will not be published. She was the ruler of the moon, weather, water and had a connection to healing, but could also be fierce and destroy those who defied her. She was the keeper of the souls of the dead and protector of the hearth.
Like many of the goddesses we have looked at from other cultures, Ix Chel represents the most important aspects of life and living. One of healing the sick, comforting the dying, and guiding new life into the world. For anyone interested in learning more, you can check out the videos below, or the links under resources. In the meantime, thank you for popping by my blog and be sure to put a note in the comments if there is a goddess you would like to learn more about!
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