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Xipe Totec

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35. In Mexican culture, the alcatraz is a symbol of femininity and sensuality

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #25)

Fri Nov 15, 2024, 12:13 AM

Nov 2024

In Mexican culture, calla lilies are a symbol of femininity, sensuality and sexuality. In Diego Rivera's paintings, calla lilies accompanied portraits of women to symbolize their sensuality and femininity.

The association of this flower with the prision of Alcatraz sheds a different twist to the word.

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I'm the same way... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #27

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Thanks for sharing this wonderful image, my dear Xipe Totec! It's glorious. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 #25

In Mexican culture, the alcatraz is a symbol of femininity and sensuality Xipe Totec Nov 2024 #35

I didn't know that, so thank you for explaining the meaning. It sure fits. nt CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 #37

Nice town Lincolnite Nov 2024 #19

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I'm sorry that happened to you. The town is lovely, however. nt CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 #29

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