The Aztec Sage of Texcoco: Nezahualcoyotl the Philosopher King

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This episode explores the remarkable life of Nezahualcoyotl (1402-1472), the poet-king of Texcoco who was also a philosopher, engineer, and lawgiver. We discuss his dramatic exile and return to power, his construction of the famous Albarradón de Nezahualcoyotl dike, his creation of the beautiful gardens of Texcoco, and his profound poetry that questioned Aztec religious orthodoxy. Hear about his friendship and rivalry with Tenochtitlan's Tlacaelel, his codification of laws that limited capital punishment, and his enduring legacy as a Renaissance man of the pre-Columbian world. The episode also touches on the debated nature of his monotheistic leanings and how his works survived the Spanish conquest through the efforts of Fray Bernardino de Sahagún. #Nezahualcoyotl #Texcoco #Aztecs #Mesoamerica #AlbarradónDeNezahualcoyotl #FlorentineCodex #BernardinoDeSahagún #Tlacaelel #Tenochtitlan #Acolhua #PreColumbian #AztecPoetry #Philosophy #Engineering #History #FexingoHistory #AztecEmpire #TexcocoGardens Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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