Tecún Umán El Arte de Guatemala |
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| Author:
| Hinson, Rebecca |
| Editor:
| Lederer, Richard
Robuck, John |
| ISBN: | 978-1-938360-84-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2015 |
| Publisher: | Rebecca Hinson Publishing
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $16.00 |
Book Description:
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Tecún Umán cuenta la historia del Quetzal y un príncipe maya que lucharon valientemente para defender a su gente.Tecún Umán tells the story of a wise and brave prince who led the Maya nation. He had many strong, brave warriors. They were skilled in battle. Sometimes Tecún Umán sat on his throne, but often he and his warriors had to fight to defend the freedom of their people. His spirit guide, in the form of a bird called the Quetzal, always flew by his side. Far across the ocean,...
More DescriptionTecún Umán cuenta la historia del Quetzal y un príncipe maya que lucharon valientemente para defender a su gente.Tecún Umán tells the story of a wise and brave prince who led the Maya nation. He had many strong, brave warriors. They were skilled in battle. Sometimes Tecún Umán sat on his throne, but often he and his warriors had to fight to defend the freedom of their people. His spirit guide, in the form of a bird called the Quetzal, always flew by his side. Far across the ocean, King Charles V of Spain had heard of the wonderful treasures of the Maya nation. King Charles sent one of his generals, Don Pedro de Alvarado, to conquer that nation and claim it for the Spanish empire. Alvarado brought many armored conquistadors, horses, steel swords and lances, and guns. They were well-armed to fight for their king. They sailed many weeks to reach the Americas. When they arrived, Tecún Umán and his warriors fought bravely to defend their people from the Spanish invaders. During the battle, Alvarado struck Tecún Umán in the heart with his lance. Tecún Umán fell to the ground. The Quetzal flew to his dying friend, resting on the bloody chest of the prince. Since that day, the Quetzal always has a red breast. Saddened by the death of his beloved friend, he almost never sings. Like Tecún Umán, to live, he must be free. If caged, a Quetzal dies. Throughout Guatemala, Tecún Umán is celebrated as the national hero. He is honored on carved masks, coins, currency, monuments, and sculptures, but most importantly, he is honored in all the hearts of people who remember him.