THE LEGEND OF CORN

The legend of corn They say that before the arrival of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztecs ate only roots and hunted animals. They had no corn, as the cereal as food for them, hiding behind the mountains. The ancient gods tried to separate the mountains with his colossal strength but not succeeded. The Aztecs were to put this issue to Quetzalcoatl. I will get them answered the god. Quetzalcoatl, the powerful god, not strove in vain to separate the mountains with his strength, but used his cunning. Was transformed into an ant black and accompanied by a red ant, marched to the mountains. The road was full of difficulties, but overcame the Quetzalcoatl, thinking only in their people and their needs for food. He made great efforts and did not give up before fatigue and the difficulties. Quetzalcoatl came up where corn, and as it was transformed into ant, took a grain mature between its jaws and began to return. Upon arrival delivered the promised grain of corn to the hungry Indians. The Aztecs planted the seed. Extracted and corn which 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 is feathered serpent Quetzalcoatl