The name Yahui originates from Chinese, combining the characters 雅 (yǎ), meaning 'elegant, graceful, refined', and 惠 (huì), meaning 'favour, benefit'. It can also be formed from other character combinations. In the context of Mixtec culture, Yahui refers to a supernatural figure that embodies a blend of animal and human forms, symbolizing cosmological and ritual significance. This figure is prominently featured in Mixtec codices and iconography, representing themes of transformation, power, and ...