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What god did the Aztecs believe Cortes was?
Quetzalcoatl
When the Aztecs first encountered Cortes they thought he was?
The Aztecs first encountered Cortes and thought he was the sun god (Quetzalcoatl).
Which god did the Aztecs mistake Hernando Cortes for?
They mistake him for the God Quetzalcoatl
Why did Montezuma allow Cortes into the capital?
Because he thought he was the god Quetzalcoatl coming back to reclaim his throne. According to the Aztecs, Quetzalcoatl was king in the city Tollan (Tula) until his brother Tezcatlipoca, through treachery and black magic managed to make him step down and go into exile. The Aztecs believed that Cortes was Quetzalcoatl coming back from that exile. PD: Some people claim that this was just a legend created by the Aztecs to find an excuse for their quick fall. This people say that Montezuma II allowed Cortes into Tenochtitlan just because he was unsure of how to act against this newcomers.
Montezuma and the Aztec believed Cortes was the ancient Aztec god?
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.
What god did the Aztecs believe Cortes was?
Quetzalcoatl
What ancient god did the Aztecs think Cortes was?
Quetzalcoatl
When the Aztecs first encountered Cortes they thought he was?
The Aztecs first encountered Cortes and thought he was the sun god (Quetzalcoatl).
Why did Montezuma believed the Spaniards were Quetzalcoatl on his soldier?
Montezuma thought that Cortes was Quetzalcoatl because Quetzalcoatl was white and so Cortes is white.
What was the legend of Aztecs that they confused with Hernan Cortes?
His name was Quetzalcoatl.
Why did the Aztecs welcome Cortes with gifts and gold?
The Aztecs initially welcomed Cortes with gifts and gold because they believed he might be the returning deity Quetzalcoatl. They also hoped to form an alliance with the Spanish against their enemies.
What did Mostezuma do when Cortes came to Mexico?
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.
Did Hernando de Soto take over the Aztecs?
=No, but Hernando Cortes did. The Aztecs believed in a god called Quetzalcoatl, who would come back to them from beyond the sea. They thought of him having pale skin and dark hair. When Cortes came in a ship and had fair skin and dark hair, they thought he was Quetzalcoatl, and immediately bowed down to him. This and Cortes' horses and weapons helped him conquer the Aztecs.=
Which god did the Aztecs mistake Hernando Cortes for?
They mistake him for the God Quetzalcoatl
When the Aztec first encountered Cortes they thought he was what?
The Aztecs first encountered Cortes and thought he was the sun god (Quetzalcoatl).
The Aztecs welcomed who with open arms because they thought he was a God?
The Aztecs welcomed Hernan Cortes because they believed he was the god Quetzalcoatl. There was a prophecy that this god would return one day, and Cortes' arrival in 1519 coincided with the time frame of this prediction.
Believed that Quetzalcoatl would return?
The Aztecs had this belief.
