montezuma was a god , Cortes
Aztec Emperor Montezuma II believed Hernan Cortes was the god Queztacoaltl, but he was wrong and Cortes took him prisoner and the Aztec Empire fell to Spain.
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They mistake him for the God Quetzalcoatl
There is no historical evidence to support the claim that Montezuma and the Aztecs believed Cortes was an ancient Aztec god. In fact, Montezuma initially believed Cortes to be a mortal ruler from a distant land. As their interactions continued, Montezuma did show reverence towards Cortes, but this was likely due to various political and strategic motivations rather than a belief in his divinity.
montezuma was a god , Cortes
He believed Cortes was Quetzalcoatl; therefore he revered Cortes as a God. That "little" mistake cost Montezuma his own life, as well as the lives of many more Aztecs.
His name is Montezumea, and Cortes defeated Montezuma because Montezuma thought he was a god returning from exile. Montezuma welcomed Cortes, and in turn Cortes waged war and eventuslly killed Montezuma after getting all the gold he wanted.
Aztec Emperor Montezuma II believed Hernan Cortes was the god Queztacoaltl, but he was wrong and Cortes took him prisoner and the Aztec Empire fell to Spain.
a god that was sent to come back
Montezuma was afraid Cortes was the God returning home so he did not attack right away.
Montezuma I met with Cortez and exchanged gifts, believing he might be Quetzalcoatl returning as prophesied. Montezuma I welcomed Cortez into Tenochtitlan, but tensions rose as Cortez sought to conquer the Aztec empire.
Because the Aztecs thought the Hernen Cortes was the God Quetzalcoatl, God of Fear.
They mistake him for the God Quetzalcoatl
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There is no historical evidence to support the claim that Montezuma and the Aztecs believed Cortes was an ancient Aztec god. In fact, Montezuma initially believed Cortes to be a mortal ruler from a distant land. As their interactions continued, Montezuma did show reverence towards Cortes, but this was likely due to various political and strategic motivations rather than a belief in his divinity.
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