Mystical place where the bird of heavenly light overcame the forces of the transient world. According to legend, the goal of their long search was a sign given to the priests by Huitzilopochtli – to find a white eagle holding a snake in its beak on a nopal cactus in the middle of a lake. … Read more
The Mexican plateau is a land of volcanoes and lakes, desert areas and fertile valleys. The Valley of Mexico is located in the southern part of the plateau, at an altitude of about 2200 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains of volcanic origin whose altitude reaches up to 5000 meters. This area has been … Read more
The greatest religious, artistic, commercial, and general urban center of Central America ever discovered is the magnificent metropolis of Teotihuacán. Located in the heart of the Mexican highlands, Teotihuacán extended its dominant influence throughout the entire so-called classical period, spreading hundreds of kilometers to areas that are now part of Guatemala and Honduras, integrating with … Read more
Thermal processes occurring deep inside the Earth manifest on the surface through volcanoes. Volcanoes, due to their terrifying destructive power, have found their place in the myths of many ancient peoples, so the very name “volcano” is associated with the name of the Roman god of fire. Volcanic eruptions bring valuable minerals to the surface, … Read more
“Like the Sun, like the Moon, like water, like gold, be clear and radiant and reflect what you carry in your heart.” (inscription on a Chinese mirror) The mirror, today just an everyday object, has always been a part of myths, legends, and children’s stories. It appears as a magical mirror that can show images … Read more
Miguel León-Portilla (1926 – 2019), a Mexican anthropologist and historian, is the foremost authority on the Nahua culture, the dominant culture of pre-Hispanic America, whose most famous representatives are the Aztecs. The study, as well as the tireless work on the preservation of indigenous Mexican cultures and languages, has been his lifelong preoccupation. Citing authentic … Read more
