A description is found in the census of prose manuscripts in the. The 91 songs of the cantares form the largest nahuatl song collection, containing over half of all known traditional nahuatl songs. Opening poem of the cantares mexicanos words without borders. Hasta hay quien dice, con evidente exageracion sin 11 cor 15. The cantares mexicanos pronounced kahntahrays mayheekahnohs is the main remaining collection of aztec poetry that exists today. It is currently located in the national library of mexico in mexico city. Cantares mexicanos songs of the aztecs is the english translation of the original aztec text written in nahuatl three times during the last century scientists have failed to decipher the cantares mexicanos. Cantares mexicanos songs of the aztecs download free pdf. Translated from the nahuatl, with an introduction and commentary, by john bierhorst. Pdf on dec 1, 2012, eduardo matos moctezuma and others published cantares mexicanos find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
The cantares mexicanos is the name given to a manuscript collection of nahuatl songs or poems recorded in the 16th century. The cantares mexicanos is also a theological work, an expression of a complex philosophy, and we think purposely arcane. Three times during the last century scientists have failed to decipher the cantares mexicanos. It is written in heightened language, a series of metaphors that were more than likely comprehensible only to the most highly educated. It was finally translated in 1985 by john bierhost, this is the amazing result. It is written in heightened language, a series of metaphors that were more than likely comprehensible only to the most highly educated few. Apr 22, 2020 cantares mexicanos songs of the aztecs is the english translation of the original aztec text written in nahuatl. The university of texas and stanford university have completed an. Introduccion general al volumen conocido como cantares mexicanos. The in nahuatl and english,uide to the r ranslatton.