HIST 380 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Taco, Xochiquetzal, Macehualtin
6 Oct 2018
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Many people use aztec myths and cultures to make products and make money. Aztl n was their original homeland, an island in a lake, and they traveled south to find their final home. Many myths about the sun god leading them. Originally started from a seven cave, similar to a womb, and then boated to the mainland. Then got chased to tenochtitlan, an island in a lake, and survived there and worked as mercenaries. They would know they were home when they saw an eagle eating a snake otop a prickly pear cactus. They found this sign from the god huitzilopochtli on the island of tenochtitlan. Located in the central plateau area of m xico. Made an alliance with texcoco and tlacopan (triple alliance) Fought against the azcapotzalco who ruled the area. City grows until it covered about 50 square kilometers. As many as 250,000 people by 1519. Tlatoani was a sacred ruler and known for conquering.
