What was Moctezuma friendly to cortes?

Moctezuma II, the Aztec emperor, initially viewed Hernán Cortés and his men as potential allies, partly due to their advanced technology and military prowess. He believed that Cortés might be a representative of the god Quetzalcoatl, prophesied to return to the region. This belief, combined with Moctezuma's desire to maintain peace and prevent conflict, led him to extend hospitality to the Spanish conquistadors. However, this friendly approach ultimately contributed to the downfall of the Aztec empire.