Cortés Enters Tenochtitlán in Celebration

Hernán Cortés and his men made a grand entrance into Tenochtitlán, where they were welcomed by the Aztec ruler Moctezuma II. The Aztecs prepared a lavish celebration, showcasing their wealth and culture. The encounter marked the beginning of significant interactions between the Spanish conquerors and the indigenous civilization in what is now Mexico. Cortés, spurred by ambitions of conquest and wealth, was initially perceived as an envoy of the god Quetzalcoatl.