True. The Aztecs initially mistook Hernán Cortés for the god Quetzalcoatl due to a prophecy that predicted the return of the deity. Cortés arrived in 1519, coinciding with the timing of this prophecy, and his arrival on the coast was seen as a fulfillment of it. This misunderstanding played a significant role in the Aztecs' initial reception of Cortés and his men.
Yes, the Aztecs initially mistook Hernán Cortés for the god Quetzalcoatl due to a prophecy suggesting that the god would return from the east. This belief was fueled by Cortés's arrival in 1519, coinciding with the timing of the prophecy. The Aztecs, facing internal strife and the potential for divine intervention, may have seen Cortés’s arrival as a fulfillment of their religious expectations, which contributed to his initial reception in Tenochtitlán. However, this perception quickly changed as Cortés's true intentions became clear.
because hernan cortes wanted gold and riches.
When Hernan Cortes invaded Tenochtitlan and the Aztec empire, the Aztecs were being ruled by Moctezuma II. Moctezuma was a very religious men so he thought that Cortes was the god Quetzalcoatl coming back to his land. Before the Spanish conquistador came to Mexico, about 9 omens (weird signs or things that happened that meant that a big change was coming) appeared, so Moctezuma thought that those omens meant that Quetzalcoatl was coming back. Later Hernan Cortes used this as an advantage to conquer the Aztec empire.
Hernan Cortes
Hernan(Hernando) Cortes
His name was Quetzalcoatl.
Because the Aztecs thought the Hernen Cortes was the God Quetzalcoatl, God of Fear.
Hernan Cortez was not a God but when he arrive to America (Tenochtitlán) the Aztec thought he was his God Montezuma because of his light skin.
Quetzalcoatl
Yes, the Aztecs initially mistook Hernán Cortés for the god Quetzalcoatl due to a prophecy suggesting that the god would return from the east. This belief was fueled by Cortés's arrival in 1519, coinciding with the timing of the prophecy. The Aztecs, facing internal strife and the potential for divine intervention, may have seen Cortés’s arrival as a fulfillment of their religious expectations, which contributed to his initial reception in Tenochtitlán. However, this perception quickly changed as Cortés's true intentions became clear.
Hernan Cortes
Hernan Cortes.
because hernan cortes wanted gold and riches.
When Hernan Cortes invaded Tenochtitlan and the Aztec empire, the Aztecs were being ruled by Moctezuma II. Moctezuma was a very religious men so he thought that Cortes was the god Quetzalcoatl coming back to his land. Before the Spanish conquistador came to Mexico, about 9 omens (weird signs or things that happened that meant that a big change was coming) appeared, so Moctezuma thought that those omens meant that Quetzalcoatl was coming back. Later Hernan Cortes used this as an advantage to conquer the Aztec empire.
Hernan Cortes
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.
Hernan Cortes