One of my Spanish professors had an interesting idea on the founding of Tenochitlan. Tired of being a nomadic tribe, the priests got together and hatched a plan to look for a sign – any “sign” – from their gods that they could use to say they should stop and build a city. They just lucked out when they saw the eagle eating a serpent on a cactus.
DD Wiz over 6 years ago
The legend of the founding of Tenochtitlan, ancient capital of the Aztec empire, on the site where Mexico City sits today.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenochtitlan
https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/the-story-behind-the-mexican-flag/
La leyenda de la fundación de Tenochtitlan, antigua capital del imperio azteca, en el sitio donde hoy se encuentra la ciudad de México.
Templo S.U.D. over 6 years ago
oh, Pepe, usted de poca fe en Chepe
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 6 years ago
Normally we see Chepe and Pepe as old, white-haired guys sitting on a park bench with their canes. I guess I never realized HOW old they were!
Fuzzy Kombu over 6 years ago
Ah, Lalo, ever the classicist.
TlalocW over 6 years ago
One of my Spanish professors had an interesting idea on the founding of Tenochitlan. Tired of being a nomadic tribe, the priests got together and hatched a plan to look for a sign – any “sign” – from their gods that they could use to say they should stop and build a city. They just lucked out when they saw the eagle eating a serpent on a cactus.
Daeder over 6 years ago
They didn’t use GPS, they used SPG: Sistema Pendejo Global!