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Mexican coat of arms - Definition and Overview |
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According to popular legend, the Aztec people, then a nomadic tribe, were wandering in Mexico in search of a sign that their god Huitzilopochtli had commanded them to find: a Crested Caracara perched atop a cactus, devouring a snake. After two hundred years of wandering, they found the promised sign on a small island in the swampy Lake Texcoco. Here they founded their new capital, Tenochtitlan.
The coat of arms of Independent Mexico which was adopted in 1821, depicts a caracara eating a snake that it is holding in its claw. The design also forms the center of the Mexican flag.
See also
The Tale of the Eagle: a legend from Albania explaining the origin of their indigenous name, which also features an eagle with a snake.
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Example Usage of Mexican |
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Definewine: Mexican standoff RT @David_Speers: Turnbull won't go. His supporters want Hockey.Hockey won't challenge.But Hockey will run if vacancy. hmmm |
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annakissel: RT @PrinceTheDj: Next Up ,Margaritas.<Mexican friends....lol |
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edwardostarr: Have a great Turkey Day everyone!!! Time to have some yummy Mexican Thanksgiving dishes :) |
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