AZTLÁN: WHERE IS THE MYTHICAL HOME OF THE AZTECS?

2025-06-09

Long before the Mexica built the mighty city of Tenochtitlán, they believed they came from a place called Aztlán—a mysterious homeland hidden somewhere to the north. But was it real? Or just a story meant to turn exile into destiny? In this episode of The Mysteries of Latin America, I explore the legend, the migration, the gods who guided them, and the sacred signs that led them to Lake Texcoco. We’ll trace the roots of the Mexica through ancient codices, oral histories, and new theories—from desert caves to possible sites in Zacatecas and Chihuah...

Long before the Mexica built the mighty city of Tenochtitlán, they believed they came from a place called Aztlán—a mysterious homeland hidden somewhere to the north. But was it real? Or just a story meant to turn exile into destiny?

In this episode of The Mysteries of Latin America, I explore the legend, the migration, the gods who guided them, and the sacred signs that led them to Lake Texcoco. We’ll trace the roots of the Mexica through ancient codices, oral histories, and new theories—from desert caves to possible sites in Zacatecas and Chihuahua.

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