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Mexico City
Built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan where Aztecs sacrificed thousands. The conquistadors massacred more. La Llorona wails by the canals. Day of the Dead keeps the spirits appeased.
1325 - Present
Mexico
100000+ witnesses
Mexico City is built on blood.
The Aztec Foundation
Tenochtitlan:
- Founded 1325
- Human sacrifice
- Thousands died
- Temples atop pyramids
- Energy remains
The Conquest
1521 massacre:
- Conquistadors attacked
- During festival
- Thousands slaughtered
- City destroyed
- Built on ruins
La Llorona
The Weeping Woman:
- Drowned her children
- Wails by water
- Heard throughout city
- Separate entry
- Ancient and enduring
Day of the Dead
The tradition:
- November 1-2
- Dead return
- Offerings made
- Celebrated nationally
- Keeps spirits happy
Subway Spirits
The Metro:
- Built through ruins
- Artifacts found
- Aztec temples below
- Strange sightings
- Underground activity