Exploring the Aztec Migration Myth of Huitzilopochtli
Delve into the Aztec myth of Huitzilopochtli and their migration from Aztlan, led by the deity. The tale encompasses divine battles, sacrificial rituals, and the founding of Tenochtitlan, offering a rich narrative intertwined with elements of genealogy, politics, and sacred spaces.
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HUITZILOPOCHTLI (Lecture 36)
Huitzilopochtli blue feathers hummingbird headress xiuhcoatl (fire serpent) stick mirror [serpent foot]
Migration Migration as external motivation : fated, destined, divinely supported. Migration charts genealogical, physical, topographical ancestry. Migration establishes itinerary of significant places, sacralizing space. Migration establishes political history of relations, legitimizing wars and alliances. Route of migration provides map for ritual reenactment.
Aztec Migration Aztecs leave Aztlan and wander 300 years, led by bodiless Huitzilopochtli group splits into two tribes on Mount Coatepec, Coatlicue ( Snake Skirt Woman ) impregnated by feather Huitzilopochtli born and attacked by 400 step-brothers and Coyolxauqui ( She Whose Face is Adorned with Bells ) death of Coyolxauhqui ~ defeat of moon by sun sculptured slab of dismembered Coyolxauqui at Templo Mayor Huitzilopochtli kills Copan, leader of other migration group heart of Copan becomes island in Lake Texcoco Aztecs enslaved by neighboring tribes Huitzilopochtli sacrifices daughter of neighboring king Aztecs defeat masters, found Tenochtitlan (1345) where eagle perches in cactus
