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Montezuma II mistakenly believed that Hernán Cortés was the god Quetzalcoatl, a prominent deity in Aztec mythology associated with life, knowledge, and the wind. Quetzalcoatl was prophesied to return to the Aztec lands, and Montezuma's misinterpretation of Cortés's arrival as a fulfillment of this prophecy influenced his initial interactions with the Spanish conquistador. This misconception ultimately played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.
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Who was Montezuma and who killed him?
montezuma was a god , Cortes
What did Montezuma believe Cortes was?
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.
Why did Montezuma believe Cortes was?
a god that was sent to come back
Which god did the Aztecs mistake Hernando Cortes for?
They mistake him for the God Quetzalcoatl
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.
Who was Montezuma and who killed him?
montezuma was a god , Cortes
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.
How did Hernan Cortes defeat Moctezuma?
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.
What did Montezuma believe Cortes was?
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.
Why did Montezuma believe Cortes was?
a god that was sent to come back
Why was Cortes not attacked by the Aztec leader Montezuma when he first arrived?
Montezuma was afraid Cortes was the God returning home so he did not attack right away.
Why did Montezuma accept Hernan Cortes into his society?
Because the Aztecs thought the Hernen Cortes was the God Quetzalcoatl, God of Fear.
Why does montezuma say to Cortes now you have arrived on the earth?
Montezuma's statement to Cortes, "now you have come to sit on your throne", is believed to express Montezuma's belief that Cortes was a god or a prophesied figure. It reflects the Aztec belief that Cortes was fulfilling a divine role. This belief contributed to Montezuma's initial trust and reverence towards Cortes and the Spanish conquistadors.
Which god did the Aztecs mistake Hernando Cortes for?
They mistake him for the God Quetzalcoatl
Montezuma believed that Cortes was a beared light skinned god name the god?
god is fractals
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.
Why did Montezuma let Cortes into the capital city?
He thought that Cortes was a god that returned and he was afraid that he would take his place
