Thus they have an idol that they petition for victory in war; another for success in their labors; and so for everything in which they seek or desire prosperity, they have their idols, which they honor and serve.

Quote by Hernando Cortes

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There are apothecaries' shops, where prepared medicines, liquids, ointments, and plasters are sold; barbers' shops,...

There are apothecaries' shops, where prepared medicines, liquids, ointments, and plasters are sold; barbers' shops,...

The meals were served in a large hall, in which Moctezuma was accustomed to eat,...

The meals were served in a large hall, in which Moctezuma was accustomed to eat,...

Among these temples there is one which far surpasses all the rest, whose grandeur of...

Among these temples there is one which far surpasses all the rest, whose grandeur of...

The priests are debarred from female society, nor is any woman permitted to enter the...

The priests are debarred from female society, nor is any woman permitted to enter the...

An abundant supply of excellent water, forming a volume equal in bulk to the human...

An abundant supply of excellent water, forming a volume equal in bulk to the human...

The city is as large as Seville or Cordova; its streets, I speak of the...

The city is as large as Seville or Cordova; its streets, I speak of the...

This city has many public squares, in which are situated the markets and other places...

This city has many public squares, in which are situated the markets and other places...

There are fully forty towers, which are lofty and well built, the largest of which...

There are fully forty towers, which are lofty and well built, the largest of which...