Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

xipe

noun

/ˈhiː.peɪ/

Definition

Xipe is a term originating from the Aztec god Xipe Totec, associated with agricultural renewal and the changing of seasons.

Examples

The festival honoring Xipe included colorful rituals and offerings.
During the drought, the villagers prayed to Xipe for rain and fertility of the land.

Meaning

In the context of Mesoamerican culture, Xipe represents rebirth and themes of transformation, often symbolized through the shedding of skin, similar to how crops rejuvenate each season.