Cortez practically wiped out the Aztec population!
I havent seen Apocalypto. But I saw the Mayan civilization documentary and read the history of the Spanish Conquistador in a Reader's Digest. The primary thought that the army of Hernan Cortez (1485-1547) brings to mind is "Greed for Gold" and nothing else!
He had great military merit. But what he did to the Aztec king, betraying his friendliness, kidnapping him and sucking up the Aztec gold as ransom.... and in the end, butchering the Aztec king! Its the epitome of disgusting betrayal!
[Hernan Cortez was the Spanish Conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico ] Also, he didnt do it with spanish troops alone. Cortez married Malitzin, a local woman who translated Aztec secrets for him. Also, thousands of native allies washed Mexican soil with their blood before Cortez could finally kiss victory. Whosoever twists facts to make it look otherwise, is a liar!
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Last edited by sesame; 07-31-2008 at 08:25 PM.
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