Aztecs

A native Mexican tribe with a rich mythology. In Nahuatl, the native language of the Aztecs, "Aztec" means "someone who comes from Aztlán".

This people founded their city, Tenochtitlan, on top of a lake later called by the Spanish "Lago de Texcoco."

There were twelve rulers of Tenochtitlan:

• Legendary Founder: Ténoch?
• 1375?: Acamapichtili?
• 1395?: Huitzilíhuitl?
• 1417?: Chimalpopoca?
• 1427?: Itzcóatl?
• 1440?: Moctezuma I
• 1469: Axayacatl
• 1481: Tízoc
• 1486?: Auítzotl
• 1502?: Moctezuma II
• 1520: Cuitláuac
• 1521: Cuáutemoc

According to legend, they travelled to the Lago de Texcoco from Aztlán after a journey foretold by the god Huitzilopochtli. Upon arrival, they saw an eagle perched on a nopal cactus, indicating the site of their new home. Current-day Mexico City is located on this spot, and this legend is pictured on the Mexican flag.