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Malinche (c. 1496-1529). Engraving
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Malinche (c. 1496-1529). Engraving
Malinche (c.1496-1529). Nahua woman. Interpreter of the spanish conqueror Hernan Cortes. Mexican engraving, 1885. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain
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1885 Aztec Aztecs Barcelona Catalonia Conqueror Conquest Cortes Dona Earings Hernan Interpreter Legend Legendary Lover Marina Martin Mexican Mexico Necklace Noblewoman Pearl Intermediary Malinche Mestizo
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Malinche, also known as Malintzin, Malinalli, or Doña Marina, is a significant historical figure in the Mexican history of the 16th century. This engraving, created in 1885 and housed in the Library of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, depicts a Nahua woman believed to be Malinche. Malinche is renowned for her role as an interpreter and intermediary between the Aztec people and the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés during the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. Born around 1496, Malinche was a native of the Yucatán Peninsula, likely of Mayan or Mixtec descent, and was taken as a slave by the Mayans before being given to Cortés. Her fluency in several indigenous languages, including Nahuatl, made her an invaluable asset to Cortés during his interactions with the Aztecs. Malinche's role extended beyond that of an interpreter, as she is also believed to have been Cortés' lover and the mother of his son, Martín. The engraving captures the essence of Malinche as a noblewoman, adorned with intricate earrings, a pearl necklace, and a serene expression. Her figure is depicted with a sense of dignity, reflecting her importance as a cultural and historical bridge between the indigenous peoples of Mexico and the Spanish conquerors. The image of Malinche continues to be a subject of fascination and legend, with some viewing her as a symbol of the complex history of the Mexican people and their interactions with the Spanish conquistadors.
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