The Legend of The Volcanoes FIST PART. (in my class of Englis, I learn about that legend) In the volcanic axis of Mexico, rise the peaks of two majestic volcanoes always covered by snow. The simectry cone of POPOCATEPETL rises almost 6000 meters above sea level. A few kilometers from POPOCATEPETL is the IZTACCIHUATL which has three peaks but no creater. Seen from Mexico city, the peaks resemble the head, chest, and feet of a coman in a lying position. The name means "White Woman", but is better known as "the sleeping woman", The peculiar silhouette of these volcanoes inspired, in the old inhabitants of the valley of Mexico , a beatiful legend that is still told today.