9. The Aztecs - A Clash of Worlds
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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The Legend of Moctezuma
Moctezuma first went into spiritual retreat for a few days, fasting and praying in the temples. After the coronation, it was traditional to go to war and bring back captives to be sacrificed. The blood would have run down the steps of the temple for days. Monctezuma would have overseen these sacrifices wearing a head dress made of shimmering green quetzal feathers. And we can imagine the cheering of the crowds as the new emperor raised his hands and all the lands of the aztecs bowed down benea him. But this tineja is stuck in his small spanish home town. His monotony makes him irritable and unpleasant.
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