Key insights

• 🏞️ The Mexicas' journey from Aztlán is part of ancient indigenous stories, marking their mythical origins.
• 🛡️ They carried their god, Huitzilopochtli, and received divine guidance to settle in Colhuacan, encountering Tzitzimime obstacles along the way.
• 🔥 Undergoing a transformation, Huitzilopochtli renamed the Aztecs to Mexicas after a sacrifice, marking a new era for their people.
• 🗺️ Their extensive travels led them through various places over the years, finally culminating in their arrival at Tecpanohuayan.
• ⚔️ The Mexicas experienced a series of events, including battles, epidemics, and celebrations, before being eventually captured.
• ⚖️ As prisoners, the Mexicas were used as mercenaries in a battle, showcasing their strategic prowess and cultural practices like the use of obsidian blades and trophy-taking.

Q&A

• How did the Mexica prisoners handle the battle against Xochimilco?

  The Mexica prisoners, used as mercenaries in a battle against Xochimilco by the king of Colhuacan, decided to use obsidian blades as weapons, and cut the noses of the Xochimilco prisoners as proof of their victory.

• What events did the Mexicas experience before their capture?

  Before being captured, the Mexicas experienced various events, relocations, battles, epidemics, and celebrations during their stay in different places.

• Where did the Mexicas travel to before arriving at Tecpanohuayan?

  Before arriving at Tecpanohuayan, the Mexicas traveled to various places over the years, including Tolán, Pedernal, Clima-co, Atotonilco, Apasco, Soñpanco, Xaltocan, and more, engaging in various activities and finally reaching their destination.

• How did the Aztecs become known as Mexicas?

  Huitzilopochtli changed the name of the Aztec people to Mexica after a sacrifice. They then settled in a new place with two mountains, remained there for 26 years, and renewed their fire in the year 2 caña.

• What challenges did the Aztecs face on their journey?

  During their journey, the Aztecs encountered a sacred tree, received a message from their god to stay, and faced obstacles from divine beings, Tzitzimime, who tried to obstruct their path.

• What is the origin of the Aztecs?

  The Aztecs, also known as Mexicas, originated from a mysterious place called Aztlán. They carried their god, Huitzilopochtli, during their journey and settled in Colhuacan, as depicted in ancient indigenous stories.

• 00:04 Los aztecas provienen de un lugar misterioso llamado Aztlán, llevando consigo a su dios Huitzilopochtli. Llegan a Colhuacan donde son bien recibidos y se establecen. Su viaje es parte de relatos antiguos indígenas.
• 03:07 The Aztecs carry their god, encounter a sacred tree, and receive a message from their god to stay. They continue their journey, facing obstacles from divine beings known as Tzitzimime.
• 06:11 Huitzilopochtli cambió el nombre del pueblo azteca a mexica tras el sacrificio. Los mexicas se establecieron en un nuevo lugar y renovaron su fuego en el año 2 caña.
• 10:15 The Mexicas traveled to different places over the years, including Cristal, Temoa-co, Atotonilco, Apasco, Sonpanco, Xaltocan, Calhuacan, Ecatepec, Tulpetlac, Cuatitlan, and finally arrived at Tecpanohuayan.
• 13:45 The Mexicas experienced various events and relocations, including battles, epidemics, and celebrations, before being captured.
• 16:59 The Mexica prisoners were used as mercenaries in a battle against Xochimilco by the king of Colhuacan. They accepted the challenge and decided to use obsidian blades as weapons instead of old shields and swords. They also decided to cut the noses of the Xochimilco prisoners as proof of their victory.