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Moctezuma The defeat of Moctezuma by Hernan Cortes was a singular instance when a prophecy was seen to come true or did it? moctezuma • montezuma's revenge • cortes • aztec • folklore
Moctezuma's Revenge Moctezuma, one of the most famous Aztec rulers, did not no how to treat the Spanish invaders. Was it Quetzalcoatl who had returned to claim his empire? It was a question that would agonize Moctezuma for the rest of his life... moctezuma • aztecs • god • cortés • spaniards
The Conquest of Mesoamerica: Part One What happened to change the magnificence of Mesoamerica's civilizations? According to history, the invasion of the region by Spain prompted changes that forever altered the destiny of these indigenous peoples. Others claim the events that unfolded were prophecy fulfilled. In part one of this report of the conquest of Mesoamerica, all the forces at play unfold. cortes • conquest • mexico • aztec • moctezuma
The Conquest of Mesoamerica: Part Two What were Spain's motives in the conquest of Mesoamerica? How did Cortes and his band of conquistadors manage to conquer the Aztec Empire, and lay seige to all of what is today called Mexico? What happened to the indigenous cultures? Part 2 offers an in depth analysis of the conquest,its motives and its impact. Ultimately, Mesoamerica would be no more. spain • cortez • moctezuma • aztec • conquest of mexico
Hernán Cortés As Quetzalcoatl Moctezuma and the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan were expecting a god. Instead, they got Hernán Cortés and his merciless conquistadors, who brought them ruin. hernán cortés • quetzalcoati • aztecs • diego velázquez • moctezuma
Malinche's Tears This article tells you the story of Hernán Cortés and La Malinche, how they met, how they parted and what they did in the meantime. Learn of a love that could not be. cortés • malinche • marina • mexico • veracruz
El Zócalo Square in Mexico City The Zocalo square, or Plaza de la Constitution, in Mexico City is lined by the Cathedral, Templo Mayor Museum, Palacio Nacional, and government and commercial buildings. sightseeing in mexico city • el zocalo • palacio nacional • metropolitan cathedral • diego rivera mural
Quetzalcoatl: Toltec and Aztec God Quetzalcoatl was a god to the Aztecs, Toltecs and other Meso-Americans. He was instrumental in the repeated creation and destruction of the world. quetzalcoatl • tezcatlipoca • mictlan • underworld • toltecs
Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Pre-Columbian Mexico The ancient people of Mesoamerican were not the violent savages depicted by Europeans after the Spanish invasion. Instead, they became highly accomplished in art, medicine, philosophy, complex astrology and math, architecture, government and organized religion. Where did ancient Mesoamericans come from and how did they transform from loosely knit hunter-gatherers to complex, legendary civilizations? pre-columbian • civilization • mexico • nomads • religion
The Mystery of Quetzalocatl: The Christ of Ancient Mesoamerica? The central figure in the pantheon of Mesoamerican gods, Quetzalcoatl remains much of a mystery. Considered the creator god, and the messiah of humanity, the Feathered Serpent God was also believed to be a man who actually lived as the son of a Toltec warlord, and yet unlike the traditional Mesoamerican race, Quetzalcoatl was described as blue-eyed, fair skinned, blonde, and bearded. Who was Quetzalcoatl the man, the myth, the messiah? quetzalcoatl • aztec • cortes • toltec • mixcoatl
Historical Center of Mexico City Top sights to see in the historical center (centro historico) of Mexico City include the Zócalo plaza, churches, museums, palaces, and murals by Rivera and Orozco. sightseeing in mexico city • el zocalo • palacio nacional • metropolitan cathedral • diego rivera mural |
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