The legend of corn


They say that before the arrival of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztecs ate only roots and animals they hunted.
They had corn, because this cereal as food for them, it was hidden behind the mountains.

The old gods tried to separate the mountains with his colossal force but failed.

The Aztecs were a problem to put to Quetzalcoatl.

I know the traeré- God answered them.

Quetzalcoatl, the mighty God, strove in vain to separate the mountains with his power, but he used his cunning.

He transformed himself into a black ant and accompanied by a red ant, went to the mountains.

The road was full of difficulties but overcame Quetzalcoatl, thinking only of his people and their food needs. Great efforts and did not give up before the fatigue and difficulties.

Quetzalcoatl went to where the corn was, and how it was transformed into an ant, took a ripe grain in its jaws and started back. She arriving delivered the promised corn grain indigenous hungry.

The Aztecs planted the seed. They obtained the corn and has since planted and harvested.

The precious grain, increased their wealth, and became stronger, built cities, palaces, temples ... And they lived happily ever since.

And from that moment, the Aztecs worshiped the generous Quetzalcoatl, the god friend of the men, the god who brought them corn.

Note: The meaning of the name Quetzalcoatl Feathered Serpent.