Quetzalcoatl pdf the postclassic wind temple of ehecatlquetzalcoatl, which also appears. Similarly, most mormons assume that the legends of quetzalcoatl were simply distorted reminiscences of the visit of christ to the new world as detailed in the book of mormon. Enrique florescano enrique florescano nacio en coscomatepec, veracruz, en 1937. Since that time quetzalcoatl has been described as a viking, a chinese explorer, an extraterrestrial, moses, and jesus christ. From the beginning, he has been attributed countless mysteries. This deity was one of the most popular in hispanic tradition and refers to the union of terrestrial and rain waters, which, among agricultural peoples, was essential for their survival, thus. The name quetzalcoatl was also taken on by several ancient aztec leaders. Quetzalcoatl was the god of life and gave penitence, love, and exemption from rituals of sacrifice and autosacrifice. Quetzalcoatl was often pictured as a snake with feathers, although he was sometimes shown in the form of a human. E estn e lugar, 9 viento concierta matrimonios entre hombres y mujeres nobles, quienes dan. In this comprehensive study, enrique florescano traces the spread of the worship of the plumed serpent, and the multiplicity of interpretations that surround the.
The temple of quetzalcoatl and the cult of sacred war at. The quetzal bird, native to the western area of guatemala and mexico, was regarded as the most beautiful bird and called quetzaltotolin, meaning most precious. Quetzalcoatl and tezcatlipoca in cuauhquechollan valley. Quetzalcoatl feathered snake is the aztec name for the featheredserpent deity of ancient mesoamerica, one of the main gods of many mexican and northern central american civilizations. E estn e lugar, 9 viento concierta matrimonios entre. Publication date 2009 isbn 9786074295535 6074295530. Eltemplodequetzalcoatlyelcultode laguerrasagradaenteotihuacan. Beginning in 1918, excavations by manuel gamio revealed an elaborate and beautifully preserved facade underlying later. Quetzalcoatl was identified to atlantis egypt, sumer, then later to mesoamerica and peru as quetzacoatl. Can we believe aztec historical accounts about topiltzin quetzalcoatl, tollan, and other toltec phenomena.
Many other creation myths revolve around quetzalcoatl, some including the creation of. Etnia estado y nacion enrique florescano pdf estado. In the early stages of the mural, hundreds of barrio logan residents participated in replacing the grey of the wall with vibrant color. The origin of his name comes from the nahuatl and means quetzal. Quetzalcoatl, one of the main deities of prehispanic civilizations, is present in most of 15 thcentury mesoamerica. Quetzalcoatl was associated with the planet venus, as well as being the patron god of the aztec priesthood, of learning and of knowledge. Enrique florescano, a preeminent mexican scholar, has written more than a dozen books on mexico and is the editor of two book series on mexican culture and history.
The temple of quetzalcoatl at teotihuacan has been the source of startling archaeological discoveries since the early portion of this century. During the late postclassic period, the circular temple of quetzalcoatl is found with mirrors placed on. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Quetzalcoatl simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. His works previously translated into english include memory, myth, and time in mexico and the myth of quetzalcoatl.
Warrior, raingod, and spirit of the maize, quetzalcoatlth. Metaforas e imagenes by enrique florescano is now in press and will be. Quetzalcoatl serpent is explicitly depicted passing through the ring. Nov 29, 2002 in this comprehensive study, enrique florescano traces the spread of the worship of the plumed serpent, and the multiplicity of interpretations that surround the god, by comparing the palenque inscriptions ca.
Expansion territorial y ocupacion del suelo en america. The legacy of quetzalcoatl in ancient mexico, the first largescale exploration of the ancient kingdoms of southern mexico and their patron deity, quetzalcoatl, the human incarnation of the plumed serpent. Precolombina, tenochtitlan, guatemala, quetzalcoatl, antropologia, teotihuacan, maya, posclasico, puebla, tlaxcala, oaxaca, gobernante, america central, becas, investigacion created date. Enrique florescano, the myth of quetzalcoatl byron. His association with the feathered serpent is an interesting story. On view from april 1 through july 1, 2012, this groundbreaking exhibition features more. Detail of the old temple of quetzalcoatl facade, teotihuacan.
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