Nezahualcoyotl: The Poet King of Texcoco

Long overshadowed by the Mexica of Tenochtitlan, the city-state of Texcoco was a cultural powerhouse in its own right, and its most famous ruler, Nezahualcoyotl, was a philosopher-king, poet, and lawgiver. This episode explores his tumultuous life—from fleeing as a boy when Texcoco was conquered, to allying with the Mexica to reclaim his throne, to building a center of learning and art that rivaled any in Mesoamerica. We delve into his famous laws, his alleged monotheism (was he really a proto-Christian, or is that a Spanish myth?), and his lasting legacy in Texcoco's magnificent gardens and library. Lucas and Luna also touch on the controversial 'Huexotzinco Codex' and how Nezahualcoyotl's reputation has been romanticized over the centuries. #Nezahualcoyotl #Texcoco #Aztec #Mesoamerica #PoetKing #HuexotzincoCodex #Acolhua #TripleAlliance #Nahuatl #NezahualcoyotlPoetry #Tenochtitlan #FlorentineCodex #AlvaIxtlilxochitl #Teotihuacan #Chichimec #History #FexingoHistory #AncientCivilizations #AztecEmpire #Mexica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo