The Silent Serpent Of Xochimilco

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• Silent Ser pe e nt hT Xochimilc o of María José Esqueda Arias 3ºA
• Page 2For generations, the canals of Xochimilco were protected by a legendary creature known as the Giant Water Serpent. This majestic reptile, covered in glowing mystical scales, was not a monster, but the spirit that kept the entire ecosystem in perfect balance.
• Page 3However, as time passed, people began to forget their respect for nature. They polluted the clear water and threw garbage into the canals. Distressed by this continuous mistreatment, the ancient serpent decided to retreat deep beneath the thick mud, vanishing from human sight.
• Page 4Local elders still share this warning with younger generations. They explain that whenever the water begins to ripple softly on a completely calm day without any wind, it is not an accident. Instead, it is the ancient serpent moving in the darkness, waking up with deep nostalgia for the days when the waters were clean and peaceful.
• Page 5Today, this myth reminds visitors and locals alike that nature has a soul. If we wish to see the guardian rise again, we must first learn to respect and protect the environment that surrounds us.
• Page 6The End
• eferencesR (N.d.). Studocu.com. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://www.studocu.com/es-mx/document/universidadpedagogica-nacional-unidad-242/sociedad-yeducacion/leyendas-mexicanas-mitos-y-cuentos-dexochimilco-y-mas/152413252?sid=920c9f21-de15-49ff- 929e-5b940a29cccf1792764518