Beyond the beautiful landscape around Popocatepetlthere is one Tlaxcalteca legend which is part of the Pre -Hispanic mythology and that exalts this national symbol for the Mexican people.
Being one of the most active volcanoes and the second highest mountain in Mexico, Popocatepetl has been part of legends and oral traditionswhich has made it not only a natural reference, but also cultural in the history of the country.
Popocatepetl, legend
To understand the Tlaxcalteca prophecy around Popocatepetl, it is necessary to return to the old Mexican legend. According to the traditional oral of Tlaxcala, the history of Popocatepetl revolves around One of the best warriors, who fell in love with Iztaccíhuatlthe most beautiful princess of the town. When Popocatépetl departed to the war against the Aztecs, he asked the Cacique for the princess's hand, promising it when he returned.
However, one of Popocatepetl's rivals cheated the princessspreading that he had died in battle. Sad and disconsolate, Iztaccíhuatl fell into a terrible depression and died of sadness shortly because of the supposed loss of his beloved.
Upon his victorious return, Popocatepetl received the news of the death of Iztaccíhuatl And, after meditating for days, he decided that he would honor his love with a large grave under the sun, so he ordered to pile ten hills to lift a huge mountain.
Popocatepetl He lay the body of his beloved princess at the top of the mountain To kiss her for the last time and, with torch in hand, kneel to watch over her dream in eternity. Over time, the snow covered their bodies, becoming two imposing volcanoes. They say that when the warrior remembers his beloved, his heart shuds the earth; Hence the volcano (almost) always smokes and throws ash.