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Xochipilli

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In Aztec mythology, Xochipilli ("flower prince") was the god of love, games, beauty, dance, flowers, maize and song. His wife was Mayahuel and his twin sister was Xochiquetzal.

Alternative: Macuilxochitl ("five flowers")

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