This monologue podcast episode revisits a past episode of "Our Fake History," exploring the myth of whether the Aztecs (more accurately, the Mexica) believed Hernán Cortés was the returning god Quetzalcoatl. The host begins by reflecting on his past work, acknowledging past biases and a critical listener's feedback. He then delves into the conquest of Mexico, analyzing unreliable sources from both Spanish and Mexica perspectives, highlighting the biases present in accounts from Cortés, Bernal Díaz, and the Florentine Codex. The episode concludes by debunking the Quetzalcoatl myth, arguing that the evidence suggests the Mexica did not believe Cortés was a god, and that the myth's persistence stems from post-conquest attempts to reconcile the event and justify actions. The host emphasizes the importance of critically examining historical sources and acknowledging inherent biases.
