They say Xanath, daughter Totonac nobles, known for its beauty, lived in a palace near the ceremonial center of Tajin, home to his people.
One day when the young man came to lay a wreath on the plate placed on the abdomen of Chac-Mool ("Divine Messenger"), accidentally found Tzarahuín (goldfinch), a cheerful young nobleman who liked to whistle, and came between them love at first sight.
But the romance was unlikely to prosper because Tzarahuin was poor and lived in a humble hut surrounded by fertile land that abounded anonas, pineapples and pumpkins. Despite the class differences, the lovers met almost daily, fleetingly, when the young man had to market their crops harvest, and before long a sincere passion gripped their hearts.
One afternoon Xanath passed the sacred temple of the niches, surprised the penetrating gaze of the big god, who was known for his bulging belly, shaved forehead and triple plume; and since then the master of happiness turned to court her. The maid managed to avoid it at first, but the wily god found a way to reveal their feelings and, being rejected, his usual cheerfulness became angry and threatened the young to unleash the fury of Tajin, if not accede to their demands loving.
The warning shook with fear Xanath, but not betrayed Tzarahuín.
The wily fat god decided then gain the trust of the girl's father that influenced the mood of Xanath. He invited him to his palace, he revealed divine secrets and expressed interest when the cute girl, received full support to marry her.
Xanath had to endure more stubborn harassment of God and his father forced to accept a new appointment, which would be fatal, because after giving a negative M. happiness, it irritably threw a spell over the maiden and the He became a weak plant with white flowers and exquisite flavor: vanilla.
And while revenge believed God, the truth is that while it exist only vague memories, however, have very present in our day to orquidácea plant whose essence is very appreciated in the kitchen and bakery in many parts of the world.