The Leyend Of Popocatepetl And Iztaccihualt

The birth of Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl has given rise to numerous legends, including the romance of these two volcanoes, which dates back to prehistoric times, but has been widespread during thecolonial period.

Earlier, when the Aztecs dominated the Valley of Mexico, other nations should obey and pay tribute, despite their discontent. One day, tired of oppression, the cacique of Tlaxcaladecided to fight for the freedom of his people and began a terrible war between the Aztecs and the Tlaxcaltecs.

The beautiful princess Iztaccihuatl, daughter of the cacique of Tlaxcala, loved youngPopocatepetl, hi was one of the greatest warriors in town. Each one had an immense love for each other, so before going to war, the young warrior asked the father of the princess for marry her if hereturned victorious. The cacique of Tlaxcala accepted the deal, promising to meet him with a feast of victory and the bed of their love.

The brave warrior was prepared with men and weapons,starting the war after hearing the promise that the princess would wait to marry him upon his return.

Soon, a rival of Popocatepetl invented that he had died in combat. Upon hearing that notice, theprincess Iztaccihuatl wept bitterly the death of her lover and then died of sadness.

Popocatepetl was victorious in every battle and returned triumphantly to his people, but once he received thatterrible news that the cacique's daughter had died. He had no use of wealth and power if he had lost her love

To honor her and in order to remain in the memory of people, Popocatepetl send 20,000 tobuild a large tomb with the Sun and joining ten hills to form a giant mountain.

Bereaved he took the body of the princess and carried her to rest on its summit, which took the form of a sleeping woman.The young man kissed her posthumously, took a smoky torch and knelt on another mountain in front of his beloved, ensuring their eternal rest.

Snow blanketed their bodies and the two became slow...