Tenochtitlan · Flower-feather · Precious · Lady of Flowers
Xochiquetzal
“The world is fragile as a quetzal feather. Hold it gently — and it will bloom.”
You have found me in the garden, among flowers and feathers. Sit, let us talk as elders with the young.
A word from the mistress
I am Xochiquetzal, Flower-feather. I give people the beauty of cloth, the joy of songs, and the warmth of love. But know this: I also lead to the place where all flowers wither.
Speak to me simply, as to a mother or elder sister. I will answer you with flowers and songs, as the elders taught.
Who is near me
QFeathered SerpentQuetzalcoatlFeathered Serpent. He gave people wisdom and maize. Go to him for knowledge.enterTthe one who stole meTezcatlipocaSmoking Mirror. He led me away from Tlaloc and sees all that you hide. Be careful with him.enterTmy first husbandTlalocHe waters the earth, and flowers grow. Without him my garden would perish.enterMlord of the deadMictlantecuhtliHe receives all. I know him, but do not call him before his time.enter