The Annals of the CakchiquelsArana Xajilá, Francisco Hernández
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The Annals of the Cakchiquels
Arana Xajilá, Francisco Hernández
Cakchikel Indians; Cakchikel literature; Guatemala -- History -- To 1821
26. Then they met those of Mimpokom and Raxchich, at the place
called Tzaktzuy. They met all the subjects of the Pokomams. They
dance their ballet, but it is without deers, without birds, without
pheasants, without the trappers and their nets. The subjects of
Raxchich and Mimpokon gather together; but the seven nations look
on at a distance. They sent out the brute Zakbim as a spy; and on
our side were summoned the Qoxahil and the Qobakil, magicians,
enchanters. On their departure, they were told: “Let us see who are
approaching, and if we are to fight.” So it was said. Those of
Mukchee arrived, but they were in no great number, nor had they
come to spy out. The signal was given by Zakbin, while Huntzuy came
into line. “Now I see them,” they said. “This is really a wonderful
thing, a wonderful dance they are making; there are many under the
trees.” So spoke they on arriving. Thus said Gagavitz and Zactecauh
to their companions: “Let us take up our arms if we are to fight.”
Immediately all took up their bows and shields, and thus arrayed
showed themselves to the Pokomams. At once terror struck the
Pokomams, and ours rushed forth to seize them in their disorder.
27. Ok xeilitah [c]a ri e cay Loch rubi hun, Xet rubi rucam, [c]a chila
xeilitah vi xe Cucuhuyu [c,]ununhuyu, que cha [c]a ok xeilitah: Maqui
koh acamiçah, at ahauh, xa kohikan a tem a [c]hacat; xecha, halal oc
quikan, xahuhun chi [c]habitun cu[c]aam; xe tzolih chipe, xquitzak chi
can hun ru tzuyil, qui tzara chiri xepax vi, quere[c]a xubinah vi huyu
Tzaktzuy, ri retal x[c]amvi Ahquehay, heri nabey qui tata qui mama
xeboço Ahquehayi. Yncheel ru[c]amic vue, quixcha, [c]ohe rubi huyu.
Xe[c]am vi ri [c]hakap chinamit, yxka[c]ahol, quere can kitzih he nabey
ka tata ka mama xoh boz vi xoh vinakir vi, oh Cakchiquel vinak.
27. Then they encountered the two, Loch and Xet by name; they
encountered them there at the foot of the mountains Cucu and
Tzunun. These said when they were encountered, “Do not kill us, O
thou our lord; we will be the servants of your throne, of your
power.” So they said, and entered at once as vassals, each one
carrying the bows and drums. Going on, a return was made, and they
were hindered by some calabash vines, and were ensnared and
scattered. Therefore, that place was called Tzaktzuy, and the
Ahquehay took it as their sign, that is, those first fathers and
ancestors who brought forth the Ahquehay. This is why they took it,
it is said, and such is the name of the place. They chose a portion
of the tribe, oh you my children, and truly thus it was that our
first fathers and ancestors brought us forth and gave us
existence--us, the Cakchiquel people.
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