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Because Cortes lied about being a royal ambassador, Mexica protocols kicked in. In May, an excessive amount of welcoming gifts were sent to the Spaniards (Motecuhzoma really wanted to impress them). Here's when the Quetzalcoatl outfit was displayed for, not worn by, Cortes. 4/6
Malintzin, AKA Marina, Malinche. A teenage girl who was the key to the fall of the Mexica. Like or dislike, she is a significant figure in the history of the Americas. #DiaInternacionalDeLaMujer #InternationalWomansDay
In upcoming page 79 we see chalchihuitles, considered the most precious stone in the Aztec gem pantheon. Not emeralds or turquoise, they are presumed to be a type of jade. Any detailed info on these stones is welcome, thanks!
Here's a comparison of my superhero version of Coyolxauhqui compared to the stone disc. #Coyolxauhqui45
45 years ago TODAY: the stone disc of Coyolxāuhqui is discovered. A major find, it led to to the excavation of the Templo Mayor.
Here's my superhero interpretation of the famed battle between Coyolxāuhqui & Cōātlīcue.
#Coyolxauhqui45
I drew a recreation of this boy dressed as Huitzilopochtli and found near the Coyolxauhqui stone. It was for a @dimorei research paper about diet and migration of peoples. Bone analysis showed kids who were offered like this often suffered from serious illnesses. #Coyolxauhqui45 https://t.co/M6eR1WVFfC
BREAKING: The Mexica have just downed another #ChineseSpyBalloon