Simple Stories in Spanish

La leyenda de Iztaccíhuatl y Popocatépetl - updated

Dec 4, 2022

This episode of Simple Stories in Spanish retells the legend of two volcanoes near Mexico City who were star-crossed lovers. It explores forbidden love, tragic loss, and eternal rest. The podcast also discusses ways to support the show and its creators.

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The legend of Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl is a tragic love story between two volcanoes outside of Mexico City.

The story has been reconstructed in the past tense with added dialogue to provide an engaging and educational experience for Spanish learners.

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Star-crossed lovers

There are two volcanoes outside of Mexico City: one dormant called Itstax Seawirl, and the other very active known as Popo Catepiro. These volcanoes are said to be star-crossed lovers who couldn't be together in life. Popo Catepiro was a brave warrior and the most eligible bachelor in the tribe. He fell in love with Bajo Estác Seawirl, a beautiful girl who happened to be the daughter of the tribe's chief. Despite their love, their union was impossible. In the end, Popo Catepiro died in battle, and upon learning of his death, Bajo Estác Seawirl died of a broken heart. Their bodies were transformed into the mountains, and now Popo Catepiro occasionally erupts to announce his eternal love.

Introduction

3min

Forbidden Love and Tragic Loss

12min

Supporting the Creation of Simple Stories in Spanish

2min

This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 3, episode 2. Outside of Mexico City there are two volcanoes. One is a dormant volcano called Iztaccíhuatl, a name that means “white woman”. The other is the very active Popocatépetl, which means “smoking mountain.” Legend says these two volcanoes are star-crossed lovers that couldn’t be together in life.

This story is written mostly in the past tense and includes dialogue. Repeated words and phrases include “guerrero” (warrior), “cacique” (tribal chief), “luchar” (to fight), “sonrisa” (smile), and “celoso” (jealous). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-iztaccihuatl-y-popocatepetl/

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