Source: WTL© digital photograph (2009) taken on site at the Templo Mayor, Mexico City.
Comments: In the archeological site, these cacti are growing in order to remind visitors of the "miracle" of the serpent and snake perched on a cactus like one of these signaled the end of the Mexica/Aztec pilgrimage and the founding of their city on this "promised land."
Humanities Issue: Think of mythical or magical events similar to this one that involve the founding of other cultures.
Humanities Question: What is the name of the Aztec god you ordered his people to stop their wandering when they saw this sign?