The Fear of Death: A Rapprochement between the Spanish Conqueror (of Mexico Tenochtitlan) and the death

Abstract

The present work seeks to expose the image of the Spanish warrior and his confrontation with death. Subsequently, the work analyzes the position of the Spaniard in relation to the Mexica traditions, an important aspect since it meant a direct confrontation with death. The Mexica culture and its clear proximity to death was the most difficult battle for the Spaniards, since for the latter death was a symbol of honor and sacrifice. In this sense, the study seeks to reflect on death from the tradition and vision of both cultures. Likewise, the study marks the cultural journey of the medieval Spaniard until the conquistador of the 16th century, with respect to his conception of death.