The Feathered Serpent: Quetzalcoatl in Aztec Myth and Politics

In this episode of Tenochtitlan: The Aztec Capital That Shocked the Spanish, Lucas and Luna explore the multifaceted god Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent. They trace his origins in Teotihuacan and Tollan, his role as a creator deity, and the controversial theory that Moctezuma II mistook Cortés for Quetzalcoatl's return. Drawing on the Florentine Codex, the story of Topiltzin Quetzalcoatl, and the rivalry with Tezcatlipoca, they unpack how a myth shaped the fate of an empire. The conversation also delves into the ritual of human sacrifice dedicated to Quetzalcoatl, the ballgame, and how the Spanish used the god's legend to justify conquest. No prior knowledge required; all context refreshed naturally. #Quetzalcoatl #FeatheredSerpent #AztecMythology #MoctezumaII #CortS #FlorentineCodex #Tezcatlipoca #Topiltzin #Teotihuacan #Tollan #Tenochtitlan #AztecReligion #HumanSacrifice #Mesoamerica #Mexica #Nahuatl #History #FexingoHistory #AztecEmpire #HernanCortes Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo