Pre-Spaniard background San Gregorio Atlapulco
possible representación de una diosa asociada la fertilidad como son: cihuacóatl (náhuatl: cihuacoatl, ‘mujer serpiente’‘cihuatl, mujer; coatl, serpiente’), chicomecoatl (náhuatl: chicomecoatl, ‘siete serpiente’‘chicome, siete; coatl serpiente’), ilamantecutli y cihuateteo (náhuatl: cihuateteo, ‘mujeres diosas’‘cihuatl, mujer; teteo, dioses’)
possible representación dedicada al dios xipe tótec (náhuatl: xipetotec, ‘nuestro señor el desollado’‘xipe ua, desollar, descortezar; ca, nosotros; tec uhtli, señor’) este comparado una ilustración del códice duran lamina 7relieve ubicado justo abajo de las cruces del cerro de texcolli en san gregorio atlapulco.
the translation of word atlapulco is, water churns or on land of mud .
the origin of first settlers xochimilca. in superior pre-classic period, result of teotihuacanos groups , chichimecas immigrants melting pot, in 10th century xochimilcas settled on south of anáhuac lake.
san gregorio atlapulco important place due vegetable , medicinal plant production. result of geographical location , ancient knowledge on use of chinampas. because of this, taken mexicas , incorporation great tenochtitlán in 1430 products , use work. culture important had own tlacuilos (people devoted register , keep happened in region). remains of archeological zone @ xilotepec hill @ top, under crosses, may see whole town. today called “la malinche”y “juan tamborilero”; unfortunatelly, in bad conditions because have suffered both, erosion , vandalism. before that, destructed during colonial period because of imposed religion , intention xochimilcas forgot gods.
founded on 400 years ago, community of acolhua peoples, named region, “atlatl,” has several possible translations, including “where springs destroyed,” “where water lost,” “muddy waters,” or “where water flows.” (xochimilco webpage). skilled agriculturists, acolhuas peaceful society had important spiritual practices around horticulture. http://www.xochimilco.df.gob.mx/pueblos-y-barrios.html
today, san gregorio atlapulco divided in 8 quarters: caltonco, salí, olipatitla, la ermita, tlatilpa, axayopa, las animas, minas, san andrés , san juan (moyotepec). http://www.xochimilco.df.gob.mx/pueblos-y-barrios.html
san gregorio 1 of largest communities in district of xochimilco. in census of 1900 there 15,672 residents documented. in 1950 population in san gregorio 21,405; in 1970, 24,700 , 1981, population rose on twenty 8 thousand. http://www.xochimilco.df.gob.mx/pueblos-y-barrios.html
the main sites of neighbourhood plaza cívica de san gregorio atlapulco, church, convento de san gregorio magno, , market.
the plaza cívica de san gregorio atlapulco located @ corner of avenida méxico ote , avenida cuauhtémoc. plaza backdrop several important statues , mural. statues include statue of emiliano zapata , cuahtémoc. in addition, there mural titled, “paisajes de nuestro pueblo” commissioned comité de feria in 2002. plaza used central meeting place festivals , important events. well, plaza hosts dance recitals , workshops renowned dance company, “tlayolohtli.” https://www.facebook.com/companiadedanzatlayolohtli/info?tab=page_info
next plaza , church, there street market local residents sell vegetables arts , crafts.
la iglesia de san gregorio magno important place of worship community of san gregorio, connecting residents catholic traditions. church marks arrival of spanish in 16th century. https://librovocesdesangregorioatlapulco.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/libro-a-san-gregorio.pdf
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