February 22, 2024 • 9 mins
In this episode, journey with the fictional Chantico and her family of Aztec merchants as they travel through the wilds of ancient Mexico to the bustling metropolis of Tenochtitlan.
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Speaker 1 (00:08):
In the heart of an ancient Aztec jungle, where vibrant
colored plants collided with the rolling fields of wild flowers.
A young girl named Shantiko and her family journeyed to
the bustling city of tenochtiku Lan. The air hummed with
the whispers of a thousand stories as they treaded the
well worn path, their woven baskets filled with treasures, shells,
(00:29):
ketzel feathers, turquoise, cacao, obsidian, and jade. The journey was
more than physical. It was a dance with nature, a
story of Aztec life interwoven with tales of gods and heroes.
Amidst the music of rustling leaves and distant calls of
exotic birds. Shantiko's family moved forward, guided by the rhythm
of the earth and the legacy of their people. Shantiko
(00:54):
and her family were from the coastal city of Telapan.
They were merchants, which means they gathered goods and moved
them to different cities to sail for a profit. This
is how they survived. They were ancient Aztecs in what
is now modern day Mexico and worked hard to move
their goods. Whatever the tasks required. Shantiko thought back about
their preparations the day before. As the sun rose over
(01:18):
to Lapellon, her family had gathered their goods and set
out on their journey. The salty breeze from the nearby
ocean whispered on the wind and seemed to bid them farewell.
Shantiko's father carried a woven basket filled with shells, a
reminder of their coastal home. Her mother wore a head
dress decorated with ketzel feathers, a symbol of honor and prestige.
(01:39):
The road to Tenochtitlan led them through many environments. At first,
the sandy shores gave weight to vibrant jungles with towering
chiba trees. The family marveled at the intricate web of
life around them, from the calls of tropical birds to
the rustle of unseen creatures in the underbrush. The family
marveled at the intricate web of life around them, from
(01:59):
the halls of tropical birds to the rustle of unseen
creatures in the underbrush. Shantiko's younger brother, Lali, pointed excitedly
at the colorful feathers of the birds. Their feathers shimmering
like precious green and blue gems. Along the path, they
met other traders from nearby villages. Beneath the shade of
giant agabi plants, they exchanged goods and shared stories and
(02:21):
advice which roads were best, which ones they should avoid.
One man let them know the rain had washed out
one of the most popular roads, so they should detour.
Another family let them know bandits were waiting on a
different road. While trading goods, Shantiko's family proudly displayed their
shells and traded them for cocoa beans, which could be
made into a delicious chocolate drink. They could also be
(02:44):
traded for good money. Once they reached the city around them,
the air was thick with the sweet scent of blooming flowers,
and the ground beneath their feet was a carpet of
colorful petals. After taking a long rest, they drank water
from a stream and ate some meat and vegetables. Shantiko
and her family packed up and continued along the road.
They climbed higher into the mountains. It was hard work,
(03:06):
but they encouraged each other. Their legs and lungs were
strong from the many journeys. As they climbed higher into
the hills. They looked out over the thick jungle canopy
and majestic mountains into the distance. Shantiko's clothes were woven
from tree fibers and kept them cool in the warm climate.
Her mother wore a skirt adorned with intricate patterns represented
(03:27):
the cycles of life, and her father's shirt was decorated
with symbols of the Sun God, a nod to the
Aztec belief in the sun God's protective power. T Lali,
with eyes wide in wonder, wore a small pendant of
turquoise around his neck. As the day turned to dusk,
the family decided to camp for the night. A fire
was kindled, casting a warm glow on their faces. As
(03:48):
they settled down, still breathing heavy from the day's journey,
everyone drank from the gourd of water, passing it around
then around the crackling flames. They feasted on roasted deer
meat flavored with earth herbs gathered along the way. The
rich smells of cacao filled the air. As they tasted
the precious beans, it reminded them of the other smells
and treasures that awaited in tenochtet Lan. Then under the
(04:11):
glittering sky of stars, the children laid their head on
their parents' laps as Shantiko's grandmother began to tell a story.
Once in the ancient land of the Aztec, She said,
there lived a mischievous god named Ilalac. Dlalac had a
special job. He was the god of rain. His responsibility
was to make sure the earth received the water it
needed to flourish. But Tlalak had a playful side, and
(04:34):
he loved to explore the world in disguise. Once any day,
grandmother said, Dlalac decided to visit a small village and
transformed into a butterfly. As he fluttered through the village,
the children couldn't help but be enchanted by the dazzling
display of colors. Tlalac, in his butterfly form, soon made
friends with the group of children playing by the river.
(04:55):
They giggled with delight as he danced around them. The
children named him Ajizoto, meaning joyful one, because he brought
happiness wherever he went. As the day went on, the
villager noticed something extraordinary happened. Dark clouds gathered in the
sky and a gentle rain began to fall. The villagers
danced and celebrated in its refreshing embrace. The children, unaware
(05:19):
their newfound friend was the mischievous rain god, continued to
play by the river. Tlalak, still in his butterfly form,
joined them in their games. Finally, Dlalak revealed his true
identity to the children. His butterfly form transformed into the
god of Rain, and a soft drizzle surrounded them. The
children gasped in amazement, realizing they had spent the day
(05:41):
with a divine visitor and Aztec god. Tlalac chuckled at
their surprise and explained his role as the bringer of rain.
He thanked the children for their joyful company and promised
to return bringing rain to their village when the earth
thirsted for water. From that day forward, the children in
the village eagerly awaited the re turn of the butterfly,
(06:02):
who brought not only laughter, but also the gift of rain.
Shantiko smiled and became sleepy during her grandmother's story. She
loved hearing her soothing voice. As she lay beneath the
starry sky, Shantiko felt a profound sense of belonging. Wrapped
in blankets woven with care, she drifted into dreams of
butterfly gods and filled with the promise of a new
(06:23):
day when the sun rose. Shantiko and her family continued
their journey to Tenachtilan. As they followed the road over
the final hill, the sprawling city emerged on the horizon.
In the distance, they could see the steppe pyramids stretching
(06:44):
into the sky. They followed a road into the city,
surrounded by water. In the city, Shantiko marveled at the
tall stone buildings decorated with intricate carvings of their gods
and other stories of the Aztec people. All around the
vibrant colors of the city, of people's clothing and the
glint of precious stones in their necklaces and headpieces reflected
(07:05):
the richness of their culture. The animals were even decorated
in beautiful clothing and gems. It was more color than
Shantiko had ever seen. Finally, they reached the busy markets
of Tenochtitlan. All around them were the latest fashions, clothing,
head pieces, and jewelry, and the foods in the market
were rich with the smells of new spices, warm tortillas,
(07:27):
corn cakes, colorful squash, brown, gold, and orange maize and
spiced beans. Shantiko's family eventually found the other merchants they
knew and began to set up shop to sell their
treasures shells from the sea that she had gathered, kettel feathers, turquoise, cacao, obsidian,
and jade. She helped her father sort out the goods
(07:47):
and lay them on the tables. He did his best
to get a good price for everything they had worked
so hard to bring with them, and by the end
of the day his bag was heavy with gold pieces
carved with the intricate designs of the Aztec gods. Together
they explored the market and bought cornmeal and spiced beans
(08:07):
and tortillas, along with some of the tools they needed
at home for farming, hunting, and gathering, and a few
bulls for meal times. Shantiko's father bought her mother a
jeweled necklace, and he bought her a doll made of
wood with a beautiful red dress. Her brother got a
wooden sword, which she swung around playfully. They found a
place on the top of a tall building to settle
(08:29):
in and eat and rest from their day's labors. As
the day drew to a close, Shantika looked out over
the grand city, marveling at the Step temple stretching high
above them. It had been a hard journey and was
not easy most of the way, but she was grateful
for the city and roads and progress that gave them
good things to eat and joy. She also thought of
(08:52):
the stories and legends and symbols that connected her to
the heart of the Aztec Empire, the people and the
culture she was proud of. The road back to t
Lapelon would be filled with memories of jungles, animals, and
starlit nights. With each step, Shantiko carried the strength and
life of the Aztec people, a flame that would light
the path for generations to come.
In the heart of an ancient Aztec jungle, where vibrant
colored plants collided with the rolling fields of wild flowers.
A young girl named Shantiko and her family journeyed to
the bustling city of tenochtiku Lan. The air hummed with
the whispers of a thousand stories as they treaded the
well worn path, their woven baskets filled with treasures, shells,
(00:29):
ketzel feathers, turquoise, cacao, obsidian, and jade. The journey was
more than physical. It was a dance with nature, a
story of Aztec life interwoven with tales of gods and heroes.
Amidst the music of rustling leaves and distant calls of
exotic birds. Shantiko's family moved forward, guided by the rhythm
of the earth and the legacy of their people. Shantiko
(00:54):
and her family were from the coastal city of Telapan.
They were merchants, which means they gathered goods and moved
them to different cities to sail for a profit. This
is how they survived. They were ancient Aztecs in what
is now modern day Mexico and worked hard to move
their goods. Whatever the tasks required. Shantiko thought back about
their preparations the day before. As the sun rose over
(01:18):
to Lapellon, her family had gathered their goods and set
out on their journey. The salty breeze from the nearby
ocean whispered on the wind and seemed to bid them farewell.
Shantiko's father carried a woven basket filled with shells, a
reminder of their coastal home. Her mother wore a head
dress decorated with ketzel feathers, a symbol of honor and prestige.
(01:39):
The road to Tenochtitlan led them through many environments. At first,
the sandy shores gave weight to vibrant jungles with towering
chiba trees. The family marveled at the intricate web of
life around them, from the calls of tropical birds to
the rustle of unseen creatures in the underbrush. The family
marveled at the intricate web of life around them, from
(01:59):
the halls of tropical birds to the rustle of unseen
creatures in the underbrush. Shantiko's younger brother, Lali, pointed excitedly
at the colorful feathers of the birds. Their feathers shimmering
like precious green and blue gems. Along the path, they
met other traders from nearby villages. Beneath the shade of
giant agabi plants, they exchanged goods and shared stories and
(02:21):
advice which roads were best, which ones they should avoid.
One man let them know the rain had washed out
one of the most popular roads, so they should detour.
Another family let them know bandits were waiting on a
different road. While trading goods, Shantiko's family proudly displayed their
shells and traded them for cocoa beans, which could be
made into a delicious chocolate drink. They could also be
(02:44):
traded for good money. Once they reached the city around them,
the air was thick with the sweet scent of blooming flowers,
and the ground beneath their feet was a carpet of
colorful petals. After taking a long rest, they drank water
from a stream and ate some meat and vegetables. Shantiko
and her family packed up and continued along the road.
They climbed higher into the mountains. It was hard work,
(03:06):
but they encouraged each other. Their legs and lungs were
strong from the many journeys. As they climbed higher into
the hills. They looked out over the thick jungle canopy
and majestic mountains into the distance. Shantiko's clothes were woven
from tree fibers and kept them cool in the warm climate.
Her mother wore a skirt adorned with intricate patterns represented
(03:27):
the cycles of life, and her father's shirt was decorated
with symbols of the Sun God, a nod to the
Aztec belief in the sun God's protective power. T Lali,
with eyes wide in wonder, wore a small pendant of
turquoise around his neck. As the day turned to dusk,
the family decided to camp for the night. A fire
was kindled, casting a warm glow on their faces. As
(03:48):
they settled down, still breathing heavy from the day's journey,
everyone drank from the gourd of water, passing it around
then around the crackling flames. They feasted on roasted deer
meat flavored with earth herbs gathered along the way. The
rich smells of cacao filled the air. As they tasted
the precious beans, it reminded them of the other smells
and treasures that awaited in tenochtet Lan. Then under the
(04:11):
glittering sky of stars, the children laid their head on
their parents' laps as Shantiko's grandmother began to tell a story.
Once in the ancient land of the Aztec, She said,
there lived a mischievous god named Ilalac. Dlalac had a
special job. He was the god of rain. His responsibility
was to make sure the earth received the water it
needed to flourish. But Tlalak had a playful side, and
(04:34):
he loved to explore the world in disguise. Once any day,
grandmother said, Dlalac decided to visit a small village and
transformed into a butterfly. As he fluttered through the village,
the children couldn't help but be enchanted by the dazzling
display of colors. Tlalac, in his butterfly form, soon made
friends with the group of children playing by the river.
(04:55):
They giggled with delight as he danced around them. The
children named him Ajizoto, meaning joyful one, because he brought
happiness wherever he went. As the day went on, the
villager noticed something extraordinary happened. Dark clouds gathered in the
sky and a gentle rain began to fall. The villagers
danced and celebrated in its refreshing embrace. The children, unaware
(05:19):
their newfound friend was the mischievous rain god, continued to
play by the river. Tlalak, still in his butterfly form,
joined them in their games. Finally, Dlalak revealed his true
identity to the children. His butterfly form transformed into the
god of Rain, and a soft drizzle surrounded them. The
children gasped in amazement, realizing they had spent the day
(05:41):
with a divine visitor and Aztec god. Tlalac chuckled at
their surprise and explained his role as the bringer of rain.
He thanked the children for their joyful company and promised
to return bringing rain to their village when the earth
thirsted for water. From that day forward, the children in
the village eagerly awaited the re turn of the butterfly,
(06:02):
who brought not only laughter, but also the gift of rain.
Shantiko smiled and became sleepy during her grandmother's story. She
loved hearing her soothing voice. As she lay beneath the
starry sky, Shantiko felt a profound sense of belonging. Wrapped
in blankets woven with care, she drifted into dreams of
butterfly gods and filled with the promise of a new
(06:23):
day when the sun rose. Shantiko and her family continued
their journey to Tenachtilan. As they followed the road over
the final hill, the sprawling city emerged on the horizon.
In the distance, they could see the steppe pyramids stretching
(06:44):
into the sky. They followed a road into the city,
surrounded by water. In the city, Shantiko marveled at the
tall stone buildings decorated with intricate carvings of their gods
and other stories of the Aztec people. All around the
vibrant colors of the city, of people's clothing and the
glint of precious stones in their necklaces and headpieces reflected
(07:05):
the richness of their culture. The animals were even decorated
in beautiful clothing and gems. It was more color than
Shantiko had ever seen. Finally, they reached the busy markets
of Tenochtitlan. All around them were the latest fashions, clothing,
head pieces, and jewelry, and the foods in the market
were rich with the smells of new spices, warm tortillas,
(07:27):
corn cakes, colorful squash, brown, gold, and orange maize and
spiced beans. Shantiko's family eventually found the other merchants they
knew and began to set up shop to sell their
treasures shells from the sea that she had gathered, kettel feathers, turquoise, cacao, obsidian,
and jade. She helped her father sort out the goods
(07:47):
and lay them on the tables. He did his best
to get a good price for everything they had worked
so hard to bring with them, and by the end
of the day his bag was heavy with gold pieces
carved with the intricate designs of the Aztec gods. Together
they explored the market and bought cornmeal and spiced beans
(08:07):
and tortillas, along with some of the tools they needed
at home for farming, hunting, and gathering, and a few
bulls for meal times. Shantiko's father bought her mother a
jeweled necklace, and he bought her a doll made of
wood with a beautiful red dress. Her brother got a
wooden sword, which she swung around playfully. They found a
place on the top of a tall building to settle
(08:29):
in and eat and rest from their day's labors. As
the day drew to a close, Shantika looked out over
the grand city, marveling at the Step temple stretching high
above them. It had been a hard journey and was
not easy most of the way, but she was grateful
for the city and roads and progress that gave them
good things to eat and joy. She also thought of
(08:52):
the stories and legends and symbols that connected her to
the heart of the Aztec Empire, the people and the
culture she was proud of. The road back to t
Lapelon would be filled with memories of jungles, animals, and
starlit nights. With each step, Shantiko carried the strength and
life of the Aztec people, a flame that would light
the path for generations to come.
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