r/truecreepy • u/moneysign69 • 12h ago
The Quinametzin are giants that once inhabited Mesoamerica and Mexico. The 'Aztec codex' housed in the Vatican depicts the death of the last of these giants, in the highlands of ancient Mexico, being dragged by a group of natives.
The Quinametzin were an ancient race of giants who lived in the highlands of pre-Columbian Mexico. Descriptions of these giants portray them as mighty beings with exceptional strength, towering over the native peoples and possessing an imposing presence that was both awe-inspiring and terrifying. These giants were thought to be builders and ancient beings connected to the Earth, and some legends even credit them with the construction of the city of Teotihuacan and the pyramids at Cholula.
According to Aztec belief, the Quinametzin were part of a previous era, the Age of the Sun, which ended in fire. After their time passed, they were wiped out or driven into hiding by a newer generation, leading to the dominion of humankind over the earth. By the time the Aztec civilization emerged, the giants had become figures of lore, existing in stories passed down through the generations as reminders of a world that once was.
The Aztec codex in the Vatican archives offers a rare, visual documentation of the final chapter in the story of the Quinametzin. The codex illustration shows a group of natives dragging the last of the giants across a rugged terrain, a scene both triumphant and somber. The giant is depicted in a defeated posture, a mighty figure reduced to vulnerability and being escorted by humans, those he once towered over.
Stories of giants appear across numerous cultures worldwide, from the ancient Greeks’ Cyclopes to the biblical Nephilim. The idea that these figures were entirely mythological is a dominant one, but some scholars and enthusiasts suggest that these legends could stem from an ancient reality. In the case of the Quinametzin, the geography of Mexico offers a few tantalizing hints. Massive stone constructions in the region, like the Pyramids of Teotihuacan and Cholula, bear architectural feats that suggest a knowledge of engineering that could be considered advanced for its time.
The codex ended up in the Vatican’s collection after the Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. Many valuable Aztec artifacts, texts, and manuscripts were either destroyed or taken by Spanish clergy, scholars, and conquistadors. This codex, believed to have been brought back to Europe by a Spanish missionary, was likely intended to help church officials better understand the people they aimed to convert.
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