The path of a pochteca (Mexica trader)

This Nahuatl text, collected by Sahagún's indigenous informants and translated by Ángel María Garibay, reveals the initiatory journey of a young Pochteca. Through words loaded with symbolism and teachings, we learn about the physical, spiritual and emotional challenges of being a merchant in the Mexica world. An intimate portrait of the honor, effort and hope that drove these ancestral paths.  See the complete article here:https://www.xikoova.com/en/the-path-of-a-pochteca-mexica-trader/