The Aztecs believed Quetzalcoatl to be a prominent god associated with wind, air, and learning, often depicted as a feathered serpent. They regarded him as a creator deity and a cultural hero who brought civilization, agriculture, and knowledge to humanity. Quetzalcoatl was also seen as a patron of priests and the source of wisdom, and he played a significant role in their mythology and religious practices. His dual nature as both a god and a historical figure added to his significance in Aztec culture.
The god Quetzalcoatl.
Quetzalcoatl
They mistake him for the God Quetzalcoatl
When Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés arrived, the Aztecs believed he was Quetzalcoatl, a god who would bring peace to Mexico (some hope!). "Quetzalcoatl" meant feathered snake.
The Aztecs first encountered Cortes and thought he was the sun god (Quetzalcoatl).
The god Quetzalcoatl.
Quetzalcoatl
Quetzalcoatl
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.
They mistake him for the God Quetzalcoatl
Quetzalcoatl was the main god or sun god of the Aztec people. so Quetzalcoatl was not an event but a person they worshiped. It was said that he would return to his people one day and the Aztecs waited for that to happen. I don't know if they sacrificed anything to him to celebrate him however.
Some of the Aztecs may have initially thought Cortés was either a representative of their feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl or Quetzalcoatl himself.
When Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés arrived, the Aztecs believed he was Quetzalcoatl, a god who would bring peace to Mexico (some hope!). "Quetzalcoatl" meant feathered snake.
The Aztecs first encountered Cortes and thought he was the sun god (Quetzalcoatl).
He was looking for gold. The Aztecs mistook him for either an emissary of the god Quetzalcoatl, or Quetzalcoatl himself.
Quetzalcoatl promised to return and take his throne
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