Éste es de mis dibujos personales y que por años quise hacer...
IZTACCIHUATL y POPOCATEPETL
Cuenta la leyenda que en la infancia de los tiempos, cuando llegaron los Aztecas al Valle del Anáhuac y las montañas aun no tomaban su forma eterna, nació en la gran ciudad de Tenochtitlán una hermosa princesa llamada Mixtli, hija única de Tizoc "Tlatoani" (Emperador / Gran Señor) de los Mexicas, Mixtli era asediada por innumerables nobles y entre ellos Axooxco, hombre cruel y sanguinario, el cual reclamaba la mano de Mixtli, pero el corazón de la bella doncella pertenecía a un joven guerrero llamado Popoca que había salido a combatir para conquistar el mayor titulo de la élite guerrera azteca: el Caballero Águila y así disputar la mano de Mixtli a Axooxco. Pero los días y meses pasaron sin tener noticias y Mixtli murió de tristeza pensando que su amado había caído en el campo de batalla sin imaginar que en ésos momentos Popoca regresaba triunfante. Al ver a su amada muerta, Popoca tomo el yerto cuerpo entre sus brazos y se dirigió a la montaña donde hizo una fogata y permaneció hasta su último momento agachado a sus pies pensando que quizá la nieve la despertaría de su eterno sueño y así poder unirse en vida con ella. Pero la historia no termina aquí… Incluso si sus cuerpos ya no están aún puedes verlos hoy, si algún día visitas las ciudades de México ó Puebla mira en el horizonte y verás dos majestuosos volcanes: el "IZTACCIHUATL" (Mujer Dormida), y el "POPOCATEPETL" (Montaña que Humea) que se yerguen dominantes sobre el valle. Varios siglos han pasado y ambos amantes continúan juntos desde entonces por siempre.
Iztaccíhuatl, fue hace ya cientos de años, La princesa más semejante a una flor, Que de la tribu de los viejos caciques Del guerrero más gentil se enamoró.
Duerme en paz, bella Iztaccíhuatl; Nunca los tiempos borraran los perfiles De tu casta expresión.
Vela en paz, Popocatepetl; Nunca los huracanes apagaran La antorcha eterna de su amor.
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IZTACCIHUATL and POPOCATEPETL
Let me tell you a tale from my Country: The legend tells so long time ago, when the Aztecs arrived to the Anahuac valley and mountains don’t have a defined form, there was born in the Great City Tenochtitlán a beautiful princess named Mixtli, only daughter of Tizoc, the "Tlatoani" (Emperor / Great Lord) of the Mexicas. Many men wanted to married her and like them there was Axooxco, a bloody cruel lord who claims her; but the love of the princess belongs to a young poor warrior named Popoca. To gain the right to dispute the hand of the princess against Axooxco, Popoca goes on war campaign to win the highest title for an Aztec warrior: the "Eagle knight", this was a distinguished military class reserved only to the most noble and brave warriors of the empire. But many days and months pass without news and Mixtli died of sadness thinking her true love died on the battlefield, without the knowledge Popoca finally returned victorious. He took the body of her princess and goes to the mountain thinking she was only sleeping and maybe the snow could awakes her; he made a bonfire and he stayed aside on her feet waiting the moment to be rejoined again and this time forever. An eternal wait… But the story no ends here… Even if their bodies are gone, today you can still see them, if someday you visit the cities of México and Puebla State, watch the horizon and you can see two beautiful volcanoes one near each the other: The "IZTACCIHUATL" (sleeping woman) and the "POPOCATEPETL" (Smoking Mountain). Many centuries have past since then and the lovers stay there together… and forever.
Take peacefully your sleep sweet Iztaccíhuatl, Never will be erased your beautiful expression,
Take peacefully your stay aside her Popocatepetl, Never will be forget the eternal fire of your love.
I was going to do something like this, but with two antro eagles. O well, its still very nice. I always see a mural like this in Compton in una panaderia que se llama San Antonio. And I was going to draw it but i have no time.
I went to Mexico, and to Chitzanitsa, they told us that story. i always thought it was the most romantic of them all... I adore this picture, very good job!
very very beutiful. I like how you explained the story behind the picture. I am also Mexican, but I dont know alot about Aztec history or mythology I should learn about it more! on your picture for sure
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Indeed Banmox, it´s one of my favorites on prehispanic legends, maybe always got in my mind because always live near the volcanoes (better no wake up Iztaccíhuatl), even if I live in other city now I still see them.
Oh!, maybe you visited the maya city CHICHEN-ITZA.
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Who DID put the bomp in the bombshubomptabomp? O_o;
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Oh!, maybe you visited the maya city CHICHEN-ITZA.
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