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
Dragons are common motifs in myths, legends, and folklore of many ancient cultures. They are usually depicted as serpent-like or reptilian creatures, with elongated bodies covered in scales, large wings and eyes, and the ability to breathe fire. They represent certain qualities and strengths that humans need to express, certain trials or limitations that need … Read more
In his remarkable work Ancient Mexicans, Miguel Angel Portillo expresses the depth and complexity of Aztec thought and demonstrates how there is an entire philosophy within their codes, oral tradition, and sacred buildings. Their ideas encompass a whole magical-rational conception of the divine and the abstract. This includes the causes of natural events (metaphysics), the … Read more
