🪶 El Colibri de Jade Vocab - Inglais Flashcards
After the gods created the world, what did they give to each being formed?
After creating the world, the gods gave a mission to each being formed.
What had the gods forgotten? And what did they need?
The gods had forgotten to designate an important task: to transport the wishes and thoughts. And they needed a messenger.
What was already finished after the gods had formed the world?
After the gods had formed the world, the corn and the clay were already finished.
How did the gods create a messenger?
To create a messenger, one of the gods took a small jade stone, and carved it until it formed a small arrow. Then, he blew on the stone until a being so swift it flew away.
What was the messenger?
The messenger was a hummingbird that was so delicate and so light that he could approach the flowers without moving a single one of its petals. All of his feathers reflected the colors of the rainbow.
What did the men try to do? And why?
Because the hummingbird was so beautiful, the men tried to capture it so they could adorn themselves in their beautiful feathers.
After getting angry, what did the gods say that someone would receive as punishment if they tried to trap the hummingbird?
After getting angry, the gods said if someone traps a hummingbird, he will receive a punishment of death.
What is the hummingbird in charge of transmitting?
The hummingbird is in charge of transmitting good thoughts and wishes among the men, including the dead.
Where can the hummingbird enter and exit? And what is this place?
The hummingbird is the only being that can enter and exit the “mictlan”, the land of the dead.
When a hummingbird appears, what is it very possible that it is carrying?
When a hummingbird appears, it is very possible that it is carrying a message of love and affection.
