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Mexico from the time of the Aztecs to the twentieth century

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Aztec Astrology - Xochitl (the Flower)

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November 1-2 we celebrate Día de Los Muertos (The Day of The Dead) which is traditionally celebrated in various parts of Mexico. During this celebration we honor our ancestors. It is believed they are allowed to come visit us for this one night only. We place their pictures on our ofrenda (a small alter decorated for this holiday) as well as small items which remind us of them, their favorite drink, snack, or hobby. It’s a day to tell stories of those who pasted to keep their memories ali...

Just a reminder: Día de los Muertos is NOT "Mexican Halloween" it is its own separate and culturally gate-kept holiday for Spanish, Mexican, and Latinx people. This is not something to culturally appropriate. I am posting these photos on my page because it is a holiday that happens in Autumn and therefore fits the "aesthetic." I also find the tradition beautiful. 📷: @coloralamexicana on Instagram

https://flic.kr/p/cvKn5Y | Hueytlalpan Weaver Mexico | This painting from El Traje Indigena en Mexico shows two Otomi women from Santa Ana Hueytlalpan in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. The seated woman is weaving a quechquemitl cape and is wearing a folded quechquemitl as a head covering. The women of this town are known for their wide, red belts as seen on the standing woman. The artist is Teresa Castello Yturbide

Mama Quilla or Mama Killa ("Mother Moon", hispanicized spelling Mama Quilla), in Inca mythology and religion, was the third power and goddess of the moon. She was the older sister and wife of Inti, daughter of Viracocha and mother of Manco Cápac and Mama Uqllu (Mama Ocllo), mythical founders of the Inca empire and culture. She was the goddess of marriage and the menstrual cycle, and considered a defender of women. She was also important for the Inca calendar. Myths surrounding Mama Killa...

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