Insights into Conquistadors and Temple Rituals in Ancient Tenochtitlan
Delve into the historical accounts of Cortes and the Conquistadors at the temples of Tenochtitlan, revealing intricate details of temple rituals, sacrifices, and the encounter between different civilizations. Explore the vivid descriptions of altars, blood-stained walls, and offerings, shedding light on the cultural clashes and transformations during the conquest of New Spain.
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Conquistador at the Temple Artist recreation of the temple complex at Tenochtitlan.
Temple Ritual: Codex Magliabechiano
Cortes at the Temple: He (Cortes) found in the temples bodies of men and boys who had been sacrificed, and the walls and altars stained with blood and the hearts placed as offerings before the Idols. He also found the stones on which the sacrifices were made and the stone knives with which to open the chest so as to take out the heart Then he ordered all the Indian(s)...to clean the place and he told them to clear away the blood which encrusted the cues and to clean them thoroughly. The next day when they were whitewashed, an altar was set up with very good altar cloths and he told the Indians to bring many of the roses which grew in the country and are very sweet-scented, and branches of flowers, and told the people to adorn the altar with garlands and always keep the place swept and clean...he placed them in charge of the altar and of that sacred image of our Lady, (he ordered them) to make a cross and place it on a stone support ---The True History of the Conquest of New Spain, Bernal Diaz del Castilo
