xipe

/ˈhiːpeɪ/ or /ˈziːpeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A Nahua (Aztec) priest or shaman, especially one who officiated at human sacrifices.

“During the Aztec era, the xipe were responsible for the ritual sacrifice of prisoners.”

Synonyms

  • priest
  • shaman

Antonyms

  • believer
  • follower