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Read Edit View history. Upon learning he had killed only the beast and not the man, he had attempted to correct his mistake, but was quickly impaled by Alvarado's spear. Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa. We need you! Notes [ edit ]. Tecun Uman was declared a National Hero of Guatemala on March 22, , and is celebrated annually on February 20 for the bravery and dignity he demonstrated in opposition to the Spanish Conquistadors.

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The legends relate that Tecun Uman entered battle adorned with precious quetzal feathers, and that his nahual animal spirit guide , also a quetzal bird, accompanied him during the battle. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe. To fit the traditions of the Baile de los Moros, the role of the Moorish prince is replaced with that of Tecun Uman.

Tecson, Trinidad — Despite this, Tecun Uman's existence is not well documented, and it has proven to be difficult to separate the man from the legend. By fortunate accident, we were in Panajachel on Monday, February 20, the festival day of Tecun Uman, a national hero in Guatemala. Recinos, Adrian [].

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Toggle the table of contents. Further, if one is to be placed in captivity, it would die, making the quetzal a symbol of liberty. Authority control databases. Create a new account.

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February 24, at am. Leave a Comment Click here to cancel reply. Alvarado was clad in armor and mounted on his warhorse. Tedeschi Tedesco , Moses Isaac ben Samuel. February 22, at pm. The dance reenacts the invasion led by Alvarado and the conquest of Guatemala. First Peoples. Here in Guatemala, so many indigenous people continue to struggle for basic sustenance—enough food, clean drinking water, a secure roof over their head, a permanent floor under their feet.

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